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Subaru Introduces 2010 Impreza(R) WRX(R) STI(R) Special Edition and Impreza WRX Limited at the Los Angeles Auto Show (5:00:00am Tue Nov. 24, 2009 CDT)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. is introducing the 2010 Impreza WRX STI Special Edition at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs December 4-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Available in an initial limited run of 125 units, the WRX STI Special Edition features upgraded performance suspension (derived from the Japanese domestic market spec C), unique Aspen White paint and custom spec C wheels. Pricing will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ...

Innovate and CoorsTek Introduce EmiSense Technologies, LLC (5:00:00am Tue Nov. 24, 2009 CDT)

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovate! Technology and CoorsTek®, Inc. today announced a merger of assets, intellectual property, product lines, trade secrets, and capital into a new company to be known as EmiSense(TM) Technologies, LLC. Prior to this merger, the EmiSense research team developed advanced emissions sensor technology as a part of Ceramatec, a CoorsTek R&D subsidiary based in Salt Lake City. The new company integrates CoorsTek IP and high-volume global manufacturing capacity with Innovate's DirectDigital(TM) sensor technology and signal-processing patents. ...

Kbb.com: New-Car Shoppers Likely to Purchase on Black Friday if Deals Available (4:00:00am Tue Nov. 24, 2009 CDT)

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announces the results of the latest Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence survey of in-market new-car shoppers, revealing their likelihood to purchase a new car on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, 2009) and the effect of additional Black Friday-specific discounts and incentives on purchase timeframes. ...

AEGON Announces Offering of USD 500 Million of 4.625% Senior Notes (1:00:00am Tue Nov. 24, 2009 CDT)

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, November 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON announces the offering of USD 500 million senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2015. The senior notes are being offered under AEGON's existing shelf registration statement in the United States. The notes, issued at a price of 99.74, will carry a coupon of 4.625%. The transaction is expected to close on November 27, 2009. ...

Farmers Insurance Sponsors 'Guns And Hoses' Fundraiser to Assist Families of Police Officers and Firefighters Who Die in the Line of Duty (5:42:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th annual Guns And Hoses boxing event features police officers taking on firefighters as a fund-raiser for Backstoppers group that assists families of Police Officers and Firefighters who die in the line of duty. ...

MassMutual Funds Crowned 'Category Kings' by The Wall Street Journal (4:53:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the months of August and October 2009, four different MassMutual Funds available through MassMutual's SmartArchitecture(SM) Investment Program have been crowned "Category Kings" by The Wall Street Journal. The MassMutual Funds feature a subadvised structure, in which MassMutual serves as the investment advisor and exercises the flexibility to select from some of the industry's best available asset managers, who handle the day-to-day portfolio management of each MassMutual Fund. The Wall Street Journal's Category Kings recognizes funds ranked in the top 10 of their respective Lipper(1) mutual fund categories, ranked by year-to-date total returns* (changes in net asset values with reinvested distributions) as of month-end.(2) ...

CNinsure Reports Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results (3:30:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 23 / PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- CNinsure Inc., (Nasdaq: CISG), (the "Company" or "CNinsure"), a leading independent insurance intermediary company operating in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.(1) ...

Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Will Present at FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference (3:15:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LANCASTER, Pa., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIHI) ("EIHI") announced today that Bruce Eckert, Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin Shook, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the 2009 FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference. The two-day conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York, New York. EIHI will conduct its presentation on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference will be webcast live and available for replay for 90 days following the conference at: http://www.fbrcapitalmarkets.com/fall09. ...

AMERISAFE to Present at the FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference (3:14:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DERIDDER, La., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMSF), a specialty writer of high hazard workers' compensation insurance, today announced that it will participate in the FBR Capital Markets 2009 Fall Investor Conference to be held at the Grand Hyatt New York Hotel on December 1 - 2, 2009 in New York City. ...

Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plan Ranks Number 1 on 'America's Best Health Insurance Plans' (3:03:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente has the top-ranked Medicare health plan in the nation, according to a joint ranking by U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The December 2009 issue, "America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-10," ranked the nation's top commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans based on clinical quality data, member satisfaction and NCQA accreditation scores. The announcement comes as beneficiaries review their choices for the Medicare Annual Election Period, which runs through Dec. 31. ...

Feld Motor Sports(SM) Launches the Dawn of a Whole New Freestyle Motocross with Nuclear Cowboyz(SM) Tour (2:39:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Feld Motor Sports(SM) announced today the launch of the inaugural Nuclear Cowboyz(SM) 15-City tour, featuring the world's top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocross production. ...

'Great Pretenders' Drink Recipes Help Promote Driving Safety During Holidays (2:05:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DEARBORN Mich., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, AAA's popular "Great Pretenders Party Guide" is available as a digital publication to help all party hosts plan festive holiday gatherings - including tips on how to help reduce drinking and driving deaths and injuries. ...

Rod Hall Racing and HUMMER H3 Capture Stock Class Victories at 2009 Baja 1000 (2:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DETROIT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Rod Hall Racing once again demonstrated the inherent off-road capability of the HUMMER H3 as the team secured both the stock full and stock mini class wins at the 2009 SCORE International Baja 1000. The #860 H3 Alpha, piloted by Chad Hall, captured the stock full class victory, while team owner Rod Hall partnered with Emily Miller and Mike Winkel to earn the stock mini class win with the #761 H3. ...

Kingsway intends to dispose of its majority interest in Jevco Insurance Company (1:53:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

TORONTO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway") announced today that it has undertaken to dispose of its majority interest in Jevco Insurance Company ("Jevco"). Kingsway believes the transaction will benefit Kingsway's and Jevco's stakeholders by strengthening Jevco's market presence and allowing it to continue its 20 year history of profitability. One of the objectives of the transaction is for Jevco's financial strength rating to be judged independently of the Kingsway group of companies, which has adversely impacted Jevco's current standing. ...

Allstate to Once Again Encourage Volunteerism on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (1:21:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allstate Insurance Company today announced it is once again encouraging volunteerism on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, to be observed in cities across the country on January 18, 2010. As part of the company's recognition of Dr. King's vision and its own commitment to volunteerism, Allstate is also honoring four African-American volunteers who generously serve their communities through extensive volunteer efforts and continuously make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. ...

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