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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Roman Polanski has learned of many press reports relating the pending case in California and to the extradition proceedings in Switzerland which contain statements by lawyers in France. These statements were not authorized by Mr. Polanski. The French lawyers do not represent him in the case and do not speak for him about it. The lawyers representing Mr. Polanski in the California criminal proceedings and in the California Court of Appeal are Douglas Dalton, Bart Dalton, and Chad Hummel. Dr. Lorenz Erni represents Mr. Polanski in Switzerland. Only these lawyers and, of course, Mr. Polanski himself are authorized to speak on his behalf with respect to the pending matters. Any statements made in the press to the effect that Mr. Polanski will not accept lawful orders of the courts, including relating to extradition, are not true. The questions about whether the criminal case in California should be dismissed because of misconduct by the court and the prosecution, relating to any further sentencing, and concerning the legality of the extradition request are being addressed in court. Mr. Polanski and his counsel will make his legal positions and their views on these subjects known there. If Mr. Polanski and his legal team determine that it is appropriate to provide public statements, they will be issued by Douglas Dalton, Bart Dalton, Chad Hummel or Lorenz Erni.

    Source: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/20/09 -- Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. ("GWMG" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: GWG) (PINK SHEETS: GWMGF) is pleased to announce the results of the Company's new NI 43-101 Technical Report for its Hoidas Lake project prepared by Barr Engineering Company ("Barr").

The Company reports that the overall resource estimate increased by 123% to 2,560,835 tonnes from the previous value of 1,150,000 tonnes. This includes an increase of over 1200% in the Measured category to 963,808 tonnes from the previous estimate of 80,000 tonnes, and an increase of 49% in the Indicated category to 1,597, 027 tonnes from the previous estimate of 1,070,000 tonnes.

This new Technical Report incorporates the results of 32 drill holes completed in the spring of 2008 and includes drilling results from four separate drilling programs conducted from 2001 through to 2008 for a total of 120 core holes located along a strike length of 1150 metres. These core holes, some of which extend to a depth of 398 metres, total 15,222.8 metres of drilling. The rare earth mineralization is open along strike and at depth.

The resource estimate used ordinary kriging, and inverse distance interpolation methods, with the ordinary kriging values used for reporting. Based on preliminary economics generated by the Company, a cut-off grade of 1.5% Total Rare Earth Elements ("TREE") was applied for summary reporting purposes. The resource model uses the assay data provided by the Company.

The tabulated resource data for the Hoidas Lake JAK Zone as calculated by
Barr is as follows:

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Category       Cut-Off Grade         Tonnes       TREE WT.%(1)      TREO (2)
                   WT.% TREE                                           WT.%
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Measured                 1.5        963,808             2.142         2.568
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Indicated                1.5      1,597,027             1.958         2.349
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 Total                            2,560,835             2.027         2.431
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Inferred                 1.5        286,596             1.784         2.139
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(1) Total Rare Earth Elements include lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium,
    neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium,
    erbium, thulium, lutetium, yttrium and ytterbium.
(2) Total Rare Earth Oxide-calculated from TREE for comparison purposes by
    the Qualified Person (as defined below).

Eighty seven percent of the average value of TREE is made up of lanthanum, cerium and neodymium with neodymium grades averaging 0.42% of the measured and indicated resource. This high proportion of Nd (used in permanent magnet electric motors) supports the economics of the Hoidas Lake project and moving forward with a preliminary economic assessment report.

John Pearson, MSc., P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration for GWMG, is the qualified person responsible for reviewing the contents of this news release (the "Qualified Person").

Jim Engdahl, President and CEO of Great Western Minerals Group said "We are certainly pleased to report these results to our shareholders. Our belief always was that we could at least double the resource estimate for this project and this report certainly confirmed that. This reinforces our belief that this could be a much larger deposit since we have drilled a relatively small portion of the property. Once we receive the results of our ongoing metallurgy we will be able to complete the remaining items for a preliminary economic assessment report."

About Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. is a Canadian-based company with six rare earth exploration and development properties in North America with an option on a sizable additional property in South Africa. In addition, as part of the Company's strategy to pursue a vertically-integrated business model, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries of Less Common Metals Limited located in Birkenhead UK, and Great Western Technologies Inc., located in Troy, Michigan, produce a variety of specialty alloys for use in the battery, magnet and aerospace industries. These "designer" alloys include those containing copper, nickel, cobalt and the rare earth elements.

Certain information set out in this News Release constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements (often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "expect", "may", "could", "anticipate" or "will" and similar expressions) may describe expectations, opinions or guidance that are not statements of fact and which may be based upon information provided by third parties. Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions, expectations and estimates of management of the Company as at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Those factors include risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the control of the Company, risks associated with the industry in general, commodity prices and exchange rate changes, operational risks associated with exploration, development and production operations, delays or changes in plans, risks associated with the uncertainty of reserve estimates, health and safety risks and the uncertainty of estimates and projections of production, costs and expenses. In light of the risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements set out in this press release or incorporated herein by reference are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The forward-looking statements of the Company contained in this press release, or incorporated herein by reference, are expressly qualified, in their entirety, by this cautionary statement.

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.

Contacts:
Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.
Ron Malashewski
Manager of Investor Relations
(306) 659-4516

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.
226 Cardinal Crescent
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H8
info@gwmg.ca
www.gwmg.ca

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. ("GWMG" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: GWG) (PINK SHEETS: GWMGF) is pleased to announce the results of the Company's new NI 43-101 Technical Report for its Hoidas Lake project prepared by Barr Engineering Company ("Barr").

The Company reports that the overall resource estimate increased by 123% to 2,560,835 tonnes from the previous value of 1,150,000 tonnes. This includes an increase of over 1200% in the Measured category to 963,808 tonnes from the previous estimate of 80,000 tonnes, and an increase of 49% in the Indicated category to 1,597, 027 tonnes from the previous estimate of 1,070,000 tonnes.

This new Technical Report incorporates the results of 32 drill holes completed in the spring of 2008 and includes drilling results from four separate drilling programs conducted from 2001 through to 2008 for a total of 120 core holes located along a strike length of 1150 metres. These core holes, some of which extend to a depth of 398 metres, total 15,222.8 metres of drilling. The rare earth mineralization is open along strike and at depth.

The resource estimate used ordinary kriging, and inverse distance interpolation methods, with the ordinary kriging values used for reporting. Based on preliminary economics generated by the Company, a cut-off grade of 1.5% Total Rare Earth Elements ("TREE") was applied for summary reporting purposes. The resource model uses the assay data provided by the Company.

The tabulated resource data for the Hoidas Lake JAK Zone as calculated by
Barr is as follows:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Category       Cut-Off Grade         Tonnes       TREE WT.%(1)      TREO (2)
                   WT.% TREE                                           WT.%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Measured                 1.5        963,808             2.142         2.568
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Indicated                1.5      1,597,027             1.958         2.349
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Total                            2,560,835             2.027         2.431
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inferred                 1.5        286,596             1.784         2.139
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

(1) Total Rare Earth Elements include lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium,
    neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium,
    erbium, thulium, lutetium, yttrium and ytterbium.
(2) Total Rare Earth Oxide-calculated from TREE for comparison purposes by
    the Qualified Person (as defined below).

Eighty seven percent of the average value of TREE is made up of lanthanum, cerium and neodymium with neodymium grades averaging 0.42% of the measured and indicated resource. This high proportion of Nd (used in permanent magnet electric motors) supports the economics of the Hoidas Lake project and moving forward with a preliminary economic assessment report.

John Pearson, MSc., P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration for GWMG, is the qualified person responsible for reviewing the contents of this news release (the "Qualified Person").

Jim Engdahl, President and CEO of Great Western Minerals Group said "We are certainly pleased to report these results to our shareholders. Our belief always was that we could at least double the resource estimate for this project and this report certainly confirmed that. This reinforces our belief that this could be a much larger deposit since we have drilled a relatively small portion of the property. Once we receive the results of our ongoing metallurgy we will be able to complete the remaining items for a preliminary economic assessment report."

About Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. is a Canadian-based company with six rare earth exploration and development properties in North America with an option on a sizable additional property in South Africa. In addition, as part of the Company's strategy to pursue a vertically-integrated business model, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries of Less Common Metals Limited located in Birkenhead UK, and Great Western Technologies Inc., located in Troy, Michigan, produce a variety of specialty alloys for use in the battery, magnet and aerospace industries. These "designer" alloys include those containing copper, nickel, cobalt and the rare earth elements.

Certain information set out in this News Release constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements (often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "expect", "may", "could", "anticipate" or "will" and similar expressions) may describe expectations, opinions or guidance that are not statements of fact and which may be based upon information provided by third parties. Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions, expectations and estimates of management of the Company as at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Those factors include risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the control of the Company, risks associated with the industry in general, commodity prices and exchange rate changes, operational risks associated with exploration, development and production operations, delays or changes in plans, risks associated with the uncertainty of reserve estimates, health and safety risks and the uncertainty of estimates and projections of production, costs and expenses. In light of the risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements set out in this press release or incorporated herein by reference are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The forward-looking statements of the Company contained in this press release, or incorporated herein by reference, are expressly qualified, in their entirety, by this cautionary statement.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.
        Ron Malashewski
        Manager of Investor Relations
        (306) 659-4516

        Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.
        226 Cardinal Crescent
        Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H8
        info@gwmg.ca
        www.gwmg.ca

Source: Great Western Minerals Group Ltd.

LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a recall by Unilever, Giant Food removed from sale Shedd's Country Crock ® Side Dishes DELUXE Cheddar Broccoli Rice and Shedd's Country Crock ® Side Dishes DELUXE Four Cheese Pasta due to an undeclared sulfite allergen.

The following code dates and UPCs are affected:

    --  Shedd's Country Crock ® Side Dishes DELUXE Cheddar Broccoli Rice, 21
        oz, UPC 027400218316, Best By NOV 29 09 through JAN 16 10
    --  Shedd's Country Crock ® Side Dishes DELUXE Four Cheese Pasta, 20 oz,
        UPC 027400230875, Best By DEC 05 09 through JAN 16 10

To date, Shedd's has received one report of adverse reactions associated with this product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Customers who have purchased the affected products should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to Giant Food for a full refund. Consumers can call the Shedd's hotline 1-800-457-7086 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Consumers may call Giant's Customer Service line at (800) 469-4426 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm for more information. Customers can also visit Giant's website www.giantfood.com.

About Giant Food

Giant Food LLC, headquartered in Landover, MD, operates 182 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 22,000 associates. Included within the 182 stores are 164 full-service pharmacies. For more on Giant, visit www.giantfood.com.

SOURCE Giant Food LLC

PENNSAUKEN, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan abandoned rehearsals for a very a special music awards event on the west coast to welcome to safety a barge containing 90,000 gallons of his finest rum that is to be used in his latest line extension, Captain Morgan Lime Bite Rum. Crowley Maritime's 580-foot-long barge La Princesa had fallen victim to last week's Nor'easter and remnants of Hurricane Ida, which raced up the coast and combined to generate over 25-foot seas and 45+-mile-per-hour winds. The vessel became stranded on the shores of Sandbridge, Virginia Beach when both of its tow wires parted from the 136-foot ocean-going tugboat, Sentry, which had been traveling up the East Coast and was approximately 140 miles from its destination. Any excessive delay or damage to the Captain Morgan rum inventory may have significantly impacted the rollout of this new product.

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The TITAN Salvage crew of Crowley Maritime successfully re-floated the barge La Princesa off Sandbridge beach at 7:48 a.m. Wednesday morning. The crews used two tugs pulling together on the bow and stern of the barge at high tide to free it. The barge, which broke free from the Sentry on the evening of November 12th, grounded on the beach near Little Island Pier Friday morning, November 13th. The Crowley and TITAN Salvage personnel worked together to remove the barge from the beach while ensuring the safety of the public and environment. The American Bureau of Shipping and all necessary government response teams surveyed the vessel to ensure it was safe before heading to its destination port in Pennsauken, N.J. under the direction of Sentry's 32-year veteran Capt. Elijah Seals.

"I knew that the best crew in the world would be made available to salvage this battle of wills against Mother Nature," said Captain Morgan. "90,000 gallons? That is 425,000 bottles of Captain Morgan Lime Bite that would have never made it to the store shelves over the holidays and enjoyed with a mixer or to liven up a domestic beer. Whether it is the Nor'easter of the decade or the storm of the century, Captain Morgan is there to battle, support and guard over the world's most popular spiced rum so that all my friends of legal drinking age can appreciate its joys like I do, in a very responsible manner."

"The quick resolution of this situation was a testament to the professionalism and teamwork displayed by TITAN, Crowley, the Coast Guard, and all the first responders in Virginia Beach," said Rob Grune, Crowley's senior vice president and general manager of Puerto Rico and Caribbean services. "After ensuring the safety of the public, the environment, the vessel and its cargo, our priority was to get our customers' cargoes to their destinations as quickly as possible - including Captain Morgan's rum. Communication with all our customers was constant to ensure they knew what was happening with the operation every step of the way."

The Captain Morgan Rum is now situated at Crowley's Petty's Island Terminal located in the Delaware River directly across from Philadelphia and is getting ready to be shipped to its plant in Relay, Maryland. The oak aged rum is transported across the Atlantic Ocean to its final bottling destination in 20-foot and 40-foot tanks with 6,800 gallons or more capacity.

"Some diligent commitment by all parties brought forth a success story for everybody, especially for my bottling team in Relay, Maryland who were greatly anticipating this important shipment to meet our supplier deadlines," said Diageo-Relay Plant Manager Rick Robinson. "We are very thankful to all the Crowley Maritime team for their world class professionalism and seamanship in getting this shipment to its destination in the safest manner possible."

Unconfirmed stories about Petty's Island go back to Elizabeth Kinsey, a Quaker, who acquired the island from Lenni-Lenape Indians in the late 17th century and later transferred the property to William Penn. Petty's Island has had a long and colorful history; indeed it's been home to a slave depot and possibly even pirates. The island takes its name from John Petty who owned it around the time of the American Revolution. During the 19th century schooners were built here and a summer resort flourished before industrial operations took root in the early 1900s.

According to documents kept by the Camden Historical Society, it was the property of the Lenape Indians until 1678, when a Quaker woman bought it for $240 and annual payments of 16 barrels of gunpowder and 16 barrels of rum. It was later owned by William Penn, and it received Benjamin Franklin on his first trip to Philadelphia. At times, Petty's Island was a place for parties, duels, slave ships and, on at least one occasion, a lynching.

Whether you're saving a marooned barge or simply marooned at the bar, Captain Morgan reminds consumers to drink responsibly. Captain's Orders!

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere, responsibly.

About Crowley

Jacksonville-based Crowley Holdings Inc., a holding company of the 117-year-old Crowley Maritime Corporation, is a privately held family and employee-owned company. The company provides diversified transportation and logistics services in domestic and international markets by means of six operating lines of business: Puerto Rico/Caribbean Liner Services, Latin America Liner Services, Logistics Services, Petroleum Services, Marine Services and Technical Services. Offered within these operating lines of business are the following services: liner container shipping, logistics, contract towing and transportation; ship assist and escort; energy support; salvage and emergency response through its TITAN Salvage subsidiary; vessel management; vessel construction and naval architecture through its Jensen Maritime subsidiary; government services, and petroleum and chemical transportation, distribution and sales. Additional information about Crowley, its subsidiaries and business units may be found on the Internet at www.crowley.com

Contacts:
Greg Leonard
Diageo
646-223-2111
Greg.Leonard@diageo.com

SOURCE Captain Morgan