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“Top Brokers Recognized, Achieve Double-Digit Returns in Rollercoaster Market”

BOSTON, July 28 /CEO News Info/ — First Coverage Inc., which provides the fastest-growing alpha capture platform worldwide and is the leader in North American equity trading content, today released its 2010 Mid-Year Top Performer Rankings, which recognize the best equity market institutional sales people and sell-side firms in the world.

Morgan Keegan & Company, one of the nation’s largest regional investment firms offering full-service investment banking, securities brokerage, wealth and asset management, ranked No. 1, outperforming more than 350 firms on the First Coverage platform. Blake Kukar, an Institutional Sales Representative in Morgan Keegan’s Memphis office, earned the top ranking in the individual salesperson category with an average return of 29.72 percent on all U.S. ideas sent to his clients through the First Coverage platform.

“We are delighted to recognize Blake Kukar for his exemplary, positive returns in a market when the S&P 500 was down 7.7 percent during the same period,” said Roland Beaulieu, CEO and President of First Coverage. “Despite an economic environment with myriad obstacles – high unemployment, modest income growth, tight credit and global financial crisis – Blake demonstrates that a solid stock picker can navigate even the most challenging market to make money for his clients. Congratulations to Blake and all our top performers!”

First Coverage rankings are derived from more than 100,000 actionable sell-side trade ideas communicated by thousands of sales people at more than 350 global firms that participated on the system in 2010 and represent a completely objective evaluation of the sell-side.

“We are pleased with this recognition from First Coverage. Morgan Keegan’s Institutional Equity platform is built on a foundation of high quality, in-depth research. The success of our salespeople using this alpha capture system is a reflection of both our research expertise and the experience and capability of our salespeople,” said Bill Jump, Director of Institutional Sales and Trading, Morgan Keegan. “Our Institutional Sales and Research departments work in tandem to achieve a very straightforward objective–to optimize value for our clients.”

First Coverage’s industry leading platform is a web-based solution that simplifies the way that buy-side investment professionals capture, organize and evaluate all types of information coming from their sell-side coverage. The technology allows portfolio managers to easily find and focus on the institutional sales people and information most likely to add value to their investment process.

“I am honored to accept this award and grateful to my research department and teammates at Morgan Keegan, whose support in part made this recognition possible,” said Blake Kukar. “Using the First Coverage platform, I can ensure that my high-conviction trade ideas are presented to the right portfolio managers at the right time – and they’re able to capture, filter and monitor recommendations in real-time, allowing them to objectively measure the value I provide to their investment process.”

2010 Mid-Year First Coverage Top Performer Rankings

Most Consistent Sales Representative Worldwide
Doug Bantum, Capstone Investments

Top Performing Sales Representative – US
1. Blake Kukar Morgan Keegan
2. Allen Seto Jesup & Lamont
3. Ken Tang B. Riley and Company
4. Richard Kneiser Morgan Joseph
5. Tyler Self Vision Research

Top Performing Sales Representative – Canada
1. John Ing Maison Placements
2. Liza Oulton Salman Partners
3. Ash Mehta Garp Research
4. Andrew Wanner TD Securities
5. Nicole Baker CIBC

Top Performing Sales Representative -
International
1. Brad Meikle Renewable Analytics
2. Ed Walsh Altium Securities
3. Brendon Byron Davy Equities
Panmure Gordon and
4. Bill Foley Company
5. Melvyn Brown Altium Securities

Top Performing Fundamental Firm -
US Top Quant Firm
Fusion Analytics
1. Morgan Keegan Securities LLC
2. Caris and Company
3. OTR Global
Merriman Curhan Ford and
4. Company
5. Longbow Research

Top Performing Fundamental Firm -
Canada
1. Thomas Weisel Partners
2. TD Securities
3. RBC Capital Markets
4. Brant Securities
5. Fraser MacKenzie

Top Performing Fundamental Firm -
International
1. Kempen
2. Edison Investments
3. Altium Securities
4. Panmure Gordon and Company
5. Davy Equities

For more information or a complete list of rankings, including top ideas by industry, please visit www.FirstCoverage.com or e-mail: Deborah.Jorge@FirstCoverage.com.

In addition to providing a world-class alpha-capture platform, First Coverage offers filtered mainstream news, blogs, research and other communications based on the individual interests of buy-side users. The First Coverage Market Sentiment Index, a proprietary indicator derived from actionable sell-side trade ideas sent by the sell-side to their buy-side clients over the First Coverage platform, is syndicated in Barron’s weekly and available live on Bloomberg terminals.

In 2009, data flowing through First Coverage more than doubled, following a year when content grew by more than 400 percent. Last fall, the firm announced its strategic alliance with Integrity Research Associates, LLC, an information and solutions provider specializing in the investment research industry.

About First Coverage Inc.

Established in 2006 by the founders of First Call and StreetEvents, First Coverage provides a web-based technology, which was developed in collaboration with both the buy-side and sell-side to help money managers more efficiently generate alpha by eliminating the “noise” that they encounter on a daily basis, allowing them to focus on the people and information that matter most to their holdings. The firm’s clients comprise large money managers, including top ten firms, hedge funds and pension plans, which direct trillions of dollars in assets under management and have access to sentiment analyses of “The Street” and the media as well as the highest-conviction, actionable recommendations submitted to First Coverage by thousands of sell-side participants, who consistently have outperformed the benchmarks. For more information, visit www.FirstCoverage.com.

Source: First Coverage Inc.

CONTACT: Deborah Jorge, First Coverage Inc., +1-617-303-0067,
Deborah.Jorge@FirstCoverage.com

Web Site: http://www.firstcoverage.com/

White paper will help companies build due diligence programmes to minimise risk from non-compliance with FCPA

SAN FRANCISCO and HONG KONG, July 28 /CEO News Info/ — The Red Flag Group, a leading compliance advisory, due diligence and technology firm, announces today the publication of its latest thought leadership to help companies build best-in-class due diligence programmes and minimise third- party compliance risks.

(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2009/08/06/200908061401.jpg )

Entitled “Best Practices in Conducting FCPA/Anti-Bribery Due Diligence”, the white paper provides step-by-step guidance for companies building a comprehensive third party compliance programme, from gaining commitment from all tiers of an organisation, through to assessing risks, identifying the appropriate type of due diligence, and monitoring. The report also seeks to help companies navigate the different due diligence investigation choices available to them, from reviews of politically-exposed-persons watch-lists, corporate registries, and litigation records, to site visits, interviews, and reviewing the third party’s policies and procedures. Finally, the report includes real life examples, FAQs, charts, and tips to help companies build due diligence programmes that are tailored to their particular risk profiles and business needs, and make use of industry best practices.

“All too often, companies take a reactive approach to conducting due diligence on third parties they do business with. They may see best-in-class competitors conducting due diligence on their distribution channel, and institute their own programme aping that, out of a sense of being left behind,” said James Walton, Customer Advocate at The Red Flag Group and a co- author of the white paper.

“The problem with that approach is that it fails to take into account the fact that each company has its own appetite, attitude, and tolerance for risk. This means that the way in which different companies conduct due diligence to address their unique risks will also be different, even if they are in the same industry,” he said. There are also many other reasons why third party due diligence programmes fail, Mr Walton added. This includes a lack of commitment on the part of stakeholders, lack of a clearly defined purpose, lack of resources, or poor selection of due diligence provider. Companies will need to avoid such common mistakes if they are seeking to build a successful due diligence programme that helps minimise the risk from third parties — whether they be suppliers and service providers, agents, or resellers and distributors, he said.

Mr Walton added that a comprehensive third party due diligence programme that is aligned to a company’s risks and business objectives not only reduces the risk that its distributors or resellers engages in illegal acts such as bribery, but can also expose the company to a range of benefits from strengthening risk management in its sales channel, to increasing margins and providing better pricing control, providing better safety to consumers and end-users, and increasing protection to the corporate brand.

Scott Lane, CEO for The Red Flag Group and also co-author of the report, said: “Not only does The Red Flag Group have extensive experience providing FCPA and anti-bribery due diligence to Fortune 500 companies, but our offices in emerging markets around the world — including China and the Middle East — also mean we have the local knowledge and expertise to provide the type of useful intelligence companies need, in what are considered some of the most challenging places for conducting due diligence. We are well-placed to help companies address a range of due diligence needs, from the provision of update-to-date and accurate due diligence through our due diligence services offerings, to the design, implementation, and maintenance of third-party due diligence programmes through our advisory services.”

One company which chose The Red Flag Group is software company Adobe Systems, who conducts due diligences on third parties and business partners around the world — including the US and key emerging markets — in deciding whether or not to renew business relationships and grant contracts. “We chose The Red Flag Group’s due diligence services because of its clear scope and documented processes, detailed media analysis in local languages, duplicated watch-list searches, as well as their proactive, positive, and professional attitude in providing useful and timely information to help us make crucial business decisions. We are very satisfied,” said Mike Ward, director of compliance at Adobe Systems.

The full white paper can be downloaded at: http://www.redflaggroup.com/

Notes for editors:

About The Red Flag Group

The Red Flag Group is one of the world’s leading independent corporate governance and compliance firms providing thought leadership around compliance to Fortune 1000 companies. Their main goals include helping companies develop and maintain efficient and effective governance and compliance programs in emerging markets, as well as providing professional due diligence services to companies around the world. Their technology solutions are leading edge — providing practical web based solutions to manage compliance risks globally. For more information, go to http://www.redflaggroup.com/

For media enquiries, please contact:

Jenna Kim
Tel: +852-3185-0729
Email: jenna.kim@redflaggroup.com

Source: The Red Flag Group

CONTACT: Jenna Kim, +852-3185-0729, or jenna.kim@redflaggroup.com

Web site: http://www.redflaggroup.com/

WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cogent Communications Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent’s chief executive officer, will present at Oppenheimer’s Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference at 2:00 p.m. ET, August 10th. The conference is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston in Boston, MA.

Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the presentation by going to the Investor Relations section of Cogent’s website (http://www.cogentco.com/us/ir_events.php) to access the link to the live audio webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available on Cogent’s IR website for 90 days following the presentation.

About Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent’s facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 145 markets located in North America and Europe.

Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in existence. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent’s registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

Source: Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Public Relations, Travis Wachter, Cogent Communications,
+1-202-295-4217, twachter@cogentco.com, or Investor Relations, Cogent
Communications, +1-202-295-4212, investor.relations@cogentco.com

Web Site: http://www.cogentco.com/

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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 20 /CEO News Info/ — – Metaconomy, an innovator bringing Channel PartnerManagement to the Cloud, announced that Wade Ellery has joined the company as President of the Americas. Wade will be responsible for operations in North and South America and will be leading Metaconomy’s expansion in these markets. He plans to work closely with co-founders Richard Blackham and Jorgen Gransoe to significantly grow Metaconomy’s partner and customer base, extend the company’s reach into new markets, and accelerate research and product development. Wade brings over 18 years of management and technical experience focused over the last 9 years on expanding market penetration and establishing dominance for a variety of companies.

Prior to joining Metaconomy, Wade acted as Director of Sales for Omada Solutions, a Microsoft Software Provider, in North America responsible for building a nationwide reseller network while partnering closely with the Microsoft field. Before joining Omada Solutions, Wade was Director of Sales and Service at Avatier Corporation and responsible for 7 years of increasing profits and establishing a large and diverse customer base including the FBI, AstraZeneca, BBC, and Hitachi among others. Previously, Wade served as Director of Professional Services at both Winstar and Vanstar Corporations, leading large teams of engineers and project managers in the implementation of multi-year, multi-million dollar technology projects at Fortune 500 companies including Bayer, Franklin Templeton, and GE.

“We are readying Metaconomy License Monitor (MLM) for general release upon the completion of successful beta testing with our key channel partners,” says CEO Richard Blackham. “MLM provides channel partners with a zero touch solution to quickly and accurately assess the current software license compliance of their customers. Our resellers can instantly provide consolidated license accounting to each of the vendors they represent. Bringing on Wade at this time greatly adds to our ability to accelerate growth in North America through his extensive experience and years of working to grow companies through partners.”

Wade received his Bachelor of Science at the University of California, Berkeley in Biophysics.

About Metaconomy

Metaconomy (www.metaconomy.com) provides a scalable, on-demand channel performance management (CPM) community allowing vendors, resellers, and their customers to leverage the power of cloud based interactions through full featured modular solutions focusing on transparency, cost optimization and compliance. Metaconomy’s services are flexible, quick to deploy and easy to use.

Everyone Wins!
Twitter: http://twitter.com/metaconomy
Blog: http://metaconomy.com/blog

Contact

Metaconomy ApS, CEO Richard Blackham, +45 70 70 20 79, hello@metaconomy.com

Source: Metaconomy

CONTACT: Richard Blackham, CEO of Metaconomy ApS, +45 70 70 20 79,
hello@metaconomy.com

Web Site: http://www.metaconomy.com/

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SRS Energy CEO Recognized for Leading Groundbreaking Development in Building Integrated Solutions

PHILADELPHIA, July 12 /CEO News Info/ — SRS Energy, leading developer of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products, today announced that JD Albert, SRS Energy CEO, has been selected to speak at Intersolar North America, the premier exhibition and conference for the solar power industry, taking place July 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Albert will present Development of a BIPV Module for Integration with Profiled Roof Tile on Wednesday, July 14 at 2pm, as part of the Building Integrated Solutions program.

Albert joins BIPV industry leaders to discuss innovations and challenges associated with the fast-growing market segment. The market for BIPV applications is expected to grow significantly in the future if further cost reductions and commoditization is achieved. Against this background, manufacturers and practitioners are presenting the latest building integrated technology trends related to photovoltaic and solar thermal applications. Participants on the panel will include Steven Strong, Founder and President of Solar Design Associates; Peter Pauli of Meyer Burger Technology; Professor Roland Schindler PhD, Executive Director of the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems; Brendan Dillon of Pythagoras Solar; Mark Stimson of Bosch Thermotechnology Corporation; and Brian Court of the Miller/Hull Partnership.

Albert leads SRS Energy, recently recognized as the first company to obtain UL 1703 listing and CEC approval for a curved solar module. The BIPV solar roof tile, the Sole Power Tile(TM), is designed to seamlessly integrate with profiled tile roofs, fusing the financial and environmental benefits of solar power with elegance and durability. SRS Energy and Boral Roofing Products (formerly US Tile), the largest manufacturer of clay tile in North America, have partnered to launch the Sole Power Tile system in select California markets with a nationwide rollout of the product to follow. Albert will address key elements of the product development process, product performance, and testing, in addition to development goals and new products on the horizon.

About SRS Energy

SRS Energy develops and manufactures premium solar roofing tiles designed to integrate with traditional roofing products. Through partnerships with roofing manufacturers, SRS Energy enables customers to capture the benefits of solar power while preserving the aesthetics and integrity of premium roofing systems. SRS Energy is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.srsenergy.com

Contact: Abby Nessa Feinstein
267.515.5895 x102
afeinstein@srsenergy.com

Source: SRS Energy

CONTACT: Abby Nessa Feinstein of SRS Energy, +1-267-515-5895 x102,
afeinstein@srsenergy.com

Web Site: http://www.srsenergy.com/

QJY Recruits Six Financial and Media Industry Leaders to Join Group Board of Directors

HONG KONG, July 9 /CEO News Info/ — Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Company Limited (HKEx: 2366, hereinafter referred to as the “Group” or “QJY”) is pleased to announce the appointment of six industry leaders in finance and media to the Group’s Board of Directors. Effective July 8th, 2010, GARY TSE will assume the role of Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Group, WAYNE CHOU will assume the role of Independent Non-Executive Director and STANLEY EMMETT THOMAS, LINCOLN PAN LIN FENG, PETER A. ZALDIVAR, and SU XIAO SHAN will assume the roles of Non-Executive Directors.

The Group is also pleased to announce that current Independent Non-Executive Director DENNIS LAM HAW SHUN will transition to the role of Non-Executive Director with responsibilities for supporting the Group’s strategy in new media and Japan and overseas market business development. Mr. Lam will remain as a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee under the board of directors of the Group.

The new Director appointees join several other media industry veterans on the Group’s Board of Directors including David Liu Yuk Chi (who worked as senior management in Aegis Corporation, McCann-Erickson), Douglas Flynn (who worked as senior management in Aegis Corporation, News Corporation), and Bernard Yiu Yan Chi (who worked as senior management in McCann-Erickson, Young & Rubicam). With the appointments today, QJY adds over 50 years of media industry experience and nearly 50 years of investment and private equity experience to the Board of QJY, which now comprises a total of 18 directors.

The board appointments support QJY’s strategy to becoming a diversified cross media company in China, with leadership in out-of-home advertising, TV channel management, television content production and new media. The 18 Board members will be responsible for monitoring the Company’s operations, and will also advise on and support the Company’s strategic direction and business development.

GARY TSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Gary is a marketing, branding and media veteran with over 30 years’ experience across Hong Kong and China, working for global marketing agencies. Prior to joining QJY, Gary was Chairman and CEO of Draftfcb Greater China, responsible for creating a new agency model by merging Draft (world’s number two direct and digital agency) and FCB (a 100 years+ global agency). Under his leadership, Draftfcb established a leading digital advertising agency in Mainland China. Gary has advised numerous global and leading China brands including Haier, Samsung, Kraft, YUM China, Shanghai General Motors, and Beiersdorf. He also has extensive experience in working with blue chip clients across all industries in Hong Kong. Gary is a communications graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University majoring in advertising and PR.

WAYNE CHOU, INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Wayne Chou brings over 12 years of Greater China media experience to the Board of QJY. Wayne has held leadership positions across Greater China with Travelzoo, Inc. and TOM Group. Wayne worked with Star Group Limited, a company under News Corporation and was responsible for all the Taiwan operations. He has also worked with ABN-AMRO and KMPG Peat Marwick. Wayne is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Media Development Authorities, a Singapore Government Regulatory Body for Media and the managing director of Popular Holdings Limited, a company listed in Singapore. Wayne is a graduate of Murdoch University in Australia and a Certified Practising Accountant of Australia.

STANLEY EMMETT THOMAS, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emmett joined Advantage Partners in 2007 to lead the firm’s activities in ex-Japan Asia. Advantage Partners is one of the leading Private Equity firms in North Asia, having invested over US$ 1.5 billion in more than 30 companies over the last 13 years. He started his career in Tokyo at TSE-listed SMC Corporation, the factory automation manufacturer. After graduation from business school, he spent 18 years at the Monitor Group, the global strategy-consulting firm, working in the Cambridge, Tokyo and Hong Kong offices. For the last 10 years he served as President of Asia. He has led more than 200 consulting engagements, across a wide variety of sectors. In addition, he directly led the private equity advisory business in Asia, advising on over 30 transactions, and many portfolio company engagements. He graduated from Duke University with a B.A in Economics and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has resided in Asia for more than 17 years. Emmett represents First Media Holdings, a company wholly owned by funds serviced directly and indirectly by Advantage Partners LLP.

LINCOLN PAN LIN FENG, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lincoln is a Director with Advantage Partners and leads the firm’s expansion efforts outside Japan. He is currently one of the responsible investment professionals for GST Autoleather. Lincoln joined Advantage Partners from GE Commercial Finance where he was the Executive Director responsible for Asia internal M&A and the strategy leader for GE’s private equity, structured finance (including project financing and industrial equipment financing businesses) and special situations businesses in Asia. At GE, Lincoln led multiple transactions in Greater China and Southeast Asia for banks, non-bank finance and leasing companies. Prior to GE, Lincoln was a senior consultant with McKinsey & Company where he spent 5+ years with the financial services practice in Greater China and New York. He is qualified to practice law in the state of New York and has worked with the international law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Lincoln holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude from Williams College. Lincoln represents First Media Holdings, a company wholly owned by funds serviced directly and indirectly by Advantage Partners LLP.

PETER A. ZALDIVAR, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Peter Zaldivar is a Principal, Co-Founder and CEO of Kabouter Management LLC, a private investment partnership focused on non-US micro-cap equities. Peter co-founded Kabouter in 2003 and brings over 15 years of experience working with small-cap companies around the world. Prior to joining Kabouter, Peter spent 6 years with Wanger Asset Management and 2 years with Thomas White International. Peter holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

SU XIAO SHAN, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Su Xiao Shan has over 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations and advertising in the People’s Republic of China. He has occupied senior positions in marketing and advertising in various entities of Beijing CITIC group from 1990 to 2003. In 2004, Su founded his own advertising company. He is a long time partner of QJY. Su is a graduate of the Beijing Broadcasting Institute (now known as Communication University of China).

Other 12 board members consists of: non-executive directors: Dr. WONG Yu Hong, Philip, GBS, Mr. LIU Yuk Chi, David (Vice Chairman), Dr. WONG Ying Ho, Kennedy, BBS, JP, Mr. FLYNN Douglas Ronald, Ms. HO Chiu King, Pansy Catilina, Mr. OWYANG Loong Shui Ivan and Mr. LAM Haw Shun Dennis, JP; independent non-executive directors: Mr. LAU Hon Chuen, GBS, JP and Mr. HUI Koon Man, Michael, JP; and executive directors: Dr. LEUNG Anita Fung Yee Maria, Mr. YIU Yan Chi, Bernard and Mr. TSIANG Hoi Fong.

Simultaneous with the appointment of the six new Directors to the Group’s Board, three existing Directors — Kym Pfitzner, Simon Zinger and Kwei-Fen Lee — have stepped down from the Group’s Board. All have served on the Board of Directors for more than five years and will continue to contribute in their capacities as business partners of QJY.

Profile of Advantage Partners

Advantage Partners is a pioneer in the private equity industry in Japan. Founded in 1992, it began providing services to private equity funds in 1997 and today, services several funds aggregating in excess of US$3.4 billion. Advantage Partners places great importance on supporting its portfolio companies with operational improvements and strategic planning. Advantage Partners is now a substantial shareholder of QJY and will rank second upon conversion of convertible bonds and warrants.

Profile of Kabouter Management

Kabouter is a Chicago-based investment management firm with assets under management of approximately USD185 million as at 31 December 2009. Kabouter adopts a reasonable price approach by investing in small to medium size companies in non-US developed markets and benefits from their growth. Kabouter acquires QJY shares in the open market and holds over 5% of issued share capital of QJY for its long-term investment.

For enquiries, please contact:
Trimaran Corporate Communications
Senior Account Executive
Canny Liu
Tel: +852-3101-4684

Source: Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Company Limited

CONTACT: Canny Liu, Senior Account Executive of Trimaran Corporate
Communications for Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Company Limited,
+852-3101-4684

LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 8 /CEO News Info/ — Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLAB) today announced that Paul D. Duke, citing health reasons, has resigned as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effectively immediately.

“Paul’s experience and insight have been extremely helpful to me and the whole management team at Mesa,” said John J. Sullivan, President and CEO. “Paul managed Mesa’s Medical product line from its infancy until 2002 when he retired from the Company as an active employee. Mesa’s position as a key quality control supplier to the worldwide dialysis industry is largely due to the effort that Paul put into building the Medical product line and Mesa’s brand in the marketplace. I would like to thank Paul for his many years of service, not only to Mesa, but to the whole dialysis industry.”

“Paul has been a key part of Mesa’s success since cofounding the company with me in 1982,” said Luke R. Schmieder, Chairman. “Paul was a trusted colleague and friend who helped build Mesa into the company it is today. Though he leaves as a member of our Board, Paul will always have a special place in the history of Mesa.”

Mesa Laboratories develops, acquires, manufactures and markets electronic instruments and disposables for industrial, pharmaceutical and medical applications.

This news release contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statement is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form-10K for the year ended March 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and from time to time in the Company’s other reports on file with the Commission.

Source: Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

CONTACT: John J. Sullivan, Ph.D., President and CEO, or Steven W.
Peterson, CFO, both of Mesa Laboratories, Inc., +1-303-987-8000

Web Site: http://www.mesalabs.com/

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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, July 8 /CEO News Info/ — AK Steel (NYSE:AKS) said today that Jerry L. Arnold, Ph.D., a Principal Research Engineer at its Research Center in Middletown, Ohio has been elected a Fellow of the Society by ASM International, formerly known as the American Society for Metals (ASM).

According to ASM International, selection as a Fellow recognizes Dr. Arnold’s “distinguished contributions in the field of materials science and engineering” and is considered one of the highest honors in the materials field. The honor will be conferred during ASM’s awards dinner on October 19, 2010 in Houston, Texas.

“Our sincere congratulations go to Jerry Arnold for being chosen by his peers for this exceptional recognition,” said James L. Wainscott, chairman, president and CEO of AK Steel. “This award highlights his many career achievements and it exemplifies the innovative spirit and commitment to technical excellence of AK Steel’s entire research organization.”

Dr. Arnold has served as a member of AK Steel’s research department for nearly 40 years. He is an inventor of six patented steelmaking processes for AK Steel and its predecessor company, and he is the author of a number of technical publications. He holds a BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy and a Ph.D. in Metallurgy and Materials Science from the University of Denver. He has been a member of ASM since 1960.

ASM International is a worldwide engineering and scientific society with 36,000 members.

About AK Steel

AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steels, primarily for automotive, appliance, construction and electrical power generation and distribution markets. The company employs about 6,200 men and women in Middletown, Mansfield, Coshocton and Zanesville, Ohio; Butler, Pennsylvania; Ashland, Kentucky; Rockport, Indiana; and its corporate headquarters in West Chester, Ohio. Additional information about AK Steel is available on the company’s web site at www.aksteel.com.

AK Tube LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AK Steel, employs about 300 men and women in plants in Walbridge, Ohio and Columbus, Indiana. AK Tube produces carbon and stainless electric resistance welded (ERW) tubular steel products for truck, automotive and other markets. Additional information about AK Tube LLC is available on its web site at www.aktube.com.

Source: AK Steel

CONTACT: Media – Alan H. McCoy, Vice President, Government and Public
Relations, +1-513-425-2826; Investors – Albert E. Ferrara, Jr., Senior Vice
President, Finance & CFO, +1-513-425-2888

Web Site: http://www.aksteel.com/