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BOZEMAN, Mont., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Get to the bottom of greening your baby with Gro Baby Bio Wipes, the latest earth friendly product born from the creators of the Gro Baby reusable diapering system for modern parents. Free of harmful chemicals, compostable and made from 100% renewable materials, the all-natural Gro Baby Bio Wipes offer today's mom and dad a better way to wipe up baby's messes without leaving a mess on the planet.

The essential diapering tool for modern parents on-the-go, Gro Baby Bio Wipes are a natural and effective way to tidy up baby in seconds. Moistened with Aloe Vera botanicals, Vitamin E and purified water, Gro Baby Bio Wipes work to naturally clean, calm and soothe baby's sensitive skin. Made from plant based Ingeo fibers derived from 100% renewable resources, the Gro Baby Bio Wipes are high in strength making them sturdy and tough on messes, but not on baby. Now mom and dad can clean up the most unpleasant diaper change with ease, speed and a minimal impact on our planet.

"The ingredients used in most commercial baby wipes are not only harmful for the planet, but are enough to make both baby and parents uncomfortable," said Kim Ormsby, Creator of Gro Baby. "And as roughly 18 billion disposable diapers are dumped each year, the number of wipes that join them is staggering. At Gro Baby, our mission is to help clean baby's waste without being wasteful to the environment, making the Gro Baby Bio Wipes the perfect addition to our Gro Baby family of earth friendly products."

Unlike other baby wipes that use harsh chemicals, alcohol, perfumes, and even chlorine to scrub babies clean, Gro Baby Bio Wipes are completely free of chlorine, preservatives, alcohol, fragrances, and dyes. Gentler on baby's skin, and gentle on the planet, Gro Baby Bio Wipes are a perfect match to Gro Baby's recently released Bio Soaker diaper pads--the eco friendly diapering system that protects baby and the earth. With compostability at the forefront of Gro Baby designs, Gro Baby's Bio line allows mom and dad to start greening baby early, from the bottom up.

Gro Baby Bio Wipes retail for $5.99 and include 80 wipes in each easy to open and resealable package. Gro Baby can be purchased at: www.TheNaturalBabyCo.com

About The Natural Baby Company:

The Natural Baby Company's mission has always been to create the ultimate in cloth diapering and natural baby products. Gro Baby(TM) a revolution in the cloth diapering has taken the market by storm. The Natural Baby Company's product lines include: Gro Baby(TM), Dream Eze, Tiny Bubbles, Wonder Wraps, Kiwi Pie and Magic Stick(TM). Each product was designed out of necessity and innovation. Buying from The Natural Baby Company means you are purchasing well made, often organic, products that have been tested and proven in the marketplace. Since its inception NBC has practiced supporting small businesses that help sustain healthy lifestyle choices, such as cloth diapering.

SOURCE The Natural Baby Company

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2009) - TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI) ("TVI" or the "Company") announced today that its Philippine operating affiliate, TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. ("TVIRD"), completed its ninth shipment of copper concentrates produced at the Canatuan Mine on November 29, 2009. The concentrates were shipped from the TVIRD warehouse facility, at Santa Maria Port in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, in accordance with the offtake arrangement previously entered into between TVIRD and MRI Trading AG ("MRI").

TVIRD expects to earn gross revenues of US$7.7 million from MRI for roughly 4,742 dry metric tonnes ("dmt") of copper concentrates, bringing total expected gross revenues to US$56.1 million, which includes price adjustments from previous shipments.

The mine continues to achieve consistent operating throughput and concentrate production. It is anticipated that future shipments of approximately 5,000 dmt each will occur every four to six weeks depending on ship availability and marketing arrangements.

The offtake agreement provides that MRI will purchase all of the copper concentrates produced at Canatuan over the anticipated life of the sulphide operation. To date, the Canatuan Mine has produced approximately 45,600 dmt of copper concentrate. Of that production, 44,801 dmt has been sold through the offtake agreement with MRI. Funds generated from the sale of the copper concentrates are expected to be allocated to budgeted capital and operations at Canatuan, exploration and development projects at Canatuan, Balabag and Tamarok, and debt service.

About TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI)

TVI Pacific Inc. is a publically traded, profitable, low cost copper producer focused on the production, development, exploration and acquisition of precious and base metal mining deposits in the Philippines. The Company's interest in the Canatuan Mine and its other Philippine assets are held through its affiliate, TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc.

Certain information set out in this News Release constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "scheduled", "to be", "will be" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this News Release are based upon the opinions and expectations of management of the Company as at the date of such statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties (known and unknown) that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, such things as the volatility of prices for precious metals and base metals, commodity supply and demand, fluctuations in currency and interest rates, inherent risks associated with the exploration and development of mining properties, ultimate recoverability of mineral reserves, timing, results and costs of exploration and development activities, availability of financial resources or third-party financing, new laws (domestic or foreign), changes in administrative practices, changes in exploration plans or budgets, and availability of equipment and personnel. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance upon the forward-looking statements contained in this News Release and such forward-looking statements should not be interpreted or regarded as guarantees of future outcomes. Forward-looking information concerning the expected use of funds generated from the sale of copper concentrates produced at Canatuan is based upon TVIRD's current budget and overall strategy for Canatuan, which plans, budget and strategy are all subject to change and current and anticipated financial obligations of TVIRD, including the terms and repayment schedules associated with the term loan facility between TVIRD and LIM Asia Multi-Strategy Fund Inc. and LIM Asia Special Situations Master Fund Ltd. Forward-looking information concerning the anticipated timing and quantities of future shipments of copper concentrates from Canatuan, is based upon current production of copper from the Canatuan mine, the terms of the third party offtake agreement for the purchase of copper concentrates produced at Canatuan, the processing capabilities of the Canatuan mine, the availability of transportation for the shipment of copper concentrates produced at Canatuan, estimates of the size of the copper reserves at Canatuan, the current development plan for Canatuan and TVIRD's current budget and overall strategy for Canatuan, which plans, budget and strategy are all subject to change. The forward-looking statements of the Company contained in this News Release are expressly qualified, in their entirety, by this cautionary statement. Various risks to which the Company and its affiliates are exposed in the conduct of their business (including mining activities) are described in detail in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008, which was filed on SEDAR on March 26, 2009, and is available under the Company's profile at www.SEDAR.com. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise the forward-looking statements included in this News Release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        TVI Pacific Inc.
        Investor Relations
        403-265-4356
        tvi-info@tvipacific.com
        www.tvipacific.com

Source: TVI PACIFIC INC.

STRATHAM, N.H., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timberland Company announced today that it will continue its role as the Official Footwear and Outerwear Sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival, taking place from January 21 - 31, 2010 in Park City; Salt Lake City; Ogden; and Sundance, Utah. Building upon its 2009 presence, Timberland will launch a new consumer activation space and exclusively provide footwear and jackets for Festival filmmakers and the programming team. Additionally, the brand will outfit over 2,000 Festival staff and volunteers in Timberland® gloves.

"The warm welcome into the Sundance family that Timberland received last year was overwhelming," said Theresa Palermo, Senior Director of North American Marketing. "We are thrilled to return to bring the Timberland story - steeped in a tradition of premium craftsmanship and environmental preservation - directly to consumers and festival-goers."

Enhancing the Official Sponsorship for 2010 will be Timberland's presence in a new consumer-facing Festival sponsor area on Heber Avenue, located in the "Lower Main" stretch of downtown Park City. This area will provide a hands-on, interactive experience for consumers to see, touch and learn about the Timberland story and the brand's newest - and even upcoming - products, including a sneak-peak at the brand's Fall 2010 Earthkeepers(TM) footwear line.

Similar to its 2009 activation, the Timberland / Sundance Film Festival partnership will be visible throughout the Festival, as it will supply the exclusive and coveted, co-branded Timberland / 2010 Sundance Film Festival jackets to over 300 filmmakers as well as the Festival's programming team. In addition, Timberland will also provide these same VIPs with premium footwear, including their popular Earthkeepers(TM) boots, which are made with recycled materials.

Timberland will continue to be a partner in the Festival's green efforts, encouraging the use of public transportation and walking for Festival attendees, to alleviate road congestion and smog emissions in Park City. For information on Timberland's Earthkeeper Heroes program and to learn more about the company's longstanding commitment to preserving the environment, please visit, www.earthkeeper.com.

About Timberland

Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland markets products under the Timberland®, Timberland PRO®, Mountain Athletics®, SmartWool®, Timberland Boot Company®, howies® and IPATH® brands, all of which offer quality workmanship and detailing and are built to withstand the elements of nature. The company's products can be found in leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland® retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" -- forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com. To learn more about becoming an Earthkeeper, visit www.earthkeeper.com.

Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase for U.S. and international independent film, held each January in and around Park City, Utah. Presenting approximately 120 dramatic and documentary feature-length films in seven distinct categories and between 60 and 80 short films each year, the Sundance Film Festival has introduced American audiences to some of the most ground-breaking films of the past two decades, including sex lies and videotape, Maria Full of Grace, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Inconvenient Truth, Trouble the Water, Central Station, and Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. For more information, visit: www.sundance.org/festival

SOURCE Timberland

The partnership between FreedomGrowth.com and CRG not only helps to revitalize dilapidated Cleveland neighborhoods, but helps individual investors get better returns through their IRA by investing in real estate

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With the new partnership between FreedomGrowth.com and Cleveland Restoration Group (CRG), not only are the residents of the area benefiting by the revitalization of dilapidated homes, but tenants can enjoy living in these properties for the same price as a non-renovated version, property values are rising and the individual investors who are helping to make it happen are enjoying a solid return. This alliance is beneficial to all involved, especially the investors who are helping to rebuild a community as well as their investment portfolios.

CRG is a Cleveland-based company which renovates properties in local neighborhoods providing tenants a better place to live while improving the neighborhoods in which they target. "With vacancy rates substantially below the norm and CRG's excellent property management services, this makes for excellent investments for passive investors looking at low-cost rental properties," stated Jorge Fernandez, Managing Partner of CRG. CRG brings to the table property investment analysts, property procurement experts, maintenance and renovation specialists, and other professionals to restore a neighborhood, often one house at a time.

FreedomGrowth.com has identified this opportunity for IRA real estate investors as a strategy that not only makes sense financially, but also makes sense for the community. FreedomGrowth.com helps individuals across the country take their low-performing 401(k)s or IRAs and roll them into much more nimble self-directed IRAs that allow investments in high-yielding real estate. David Coe, the founder of FreedomGrowth.com, stated that real estate is ideal for a retirement account because it is by nature a long-term investment.

When asked why he chose to focus on Cleveland, Coe stated, "Over the past 10 years Cleveland has been diversifying their economy with strong development of service industries which is not only beginning to pull them out of the economic hole, but is helping to stabilize the local real estate market. I believe this market is rising."

Fernandez adds, "These are solid neighborhoods with solid properties and residents. They just need a little attention."

Together, FreedomGrowth.com and CRG will help Cleveland-area real estate through this partnership. FreedomGrowth.com is providing the investors and CRG is putting the money to good, high-yielding use.

Freedom Growth (www.FreedomGrowth.com) is an IRA real estate investment company that helps small business owners and individuals diversify their retirement portfolios with a wide range of self-directed real estate investments.

Cleveland Restoration Group (CRG) is a real estate investment management company which provides a full-range of real estate services to individuals, businesses and organizations.

    Source: Freedom Growth

MONTREAL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/02/09 -- Atrion International announced that it has signed a ten year agreement with Rotterdam-based Vopak, the world's largest independent tank terminal operator specializing in the storage and handling of liquid and gaseous chemical and oil products, for the deployment of a global product database. Atrion's team of environment, health and safety experts will develop a centralized process to collect and store chemical information, develop internal safety datasheets and create Workplace Safety Cards in local language as well as assist Vopak in rolling-out a global best practice approach for the handling of chemicals on their sites.

Vopak's ambition is to introduce best practice standards to achieve a coherent approach to the management and communication of product safety data and safe product handling information. The establishment of a Vopak Global Safety Product Database is recognized by Vopak as an important element to achieve this ambition. Over the next year and a half, Vopak will be conducting implementation in its 79 terminals located all over the globe.

"Global compliance is becoming more complex and corporations are increasingly turning to Atrion's team of EH&S and product compliance experts to augment their internal capabilities in this area," said Denis Lefebvre, Executive Vice President at Atrion. "Access to a knowledgeable and experienced product compliance team can greatly reduce regulatory risks, turn-around time and costs."

Atrion's latest Regulatory Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) engagement includes consultative services and its on-demand Chemical Management Solutions, to provide Vopak a zero-software footprint, delivering even greater operational efficiencies. Specific components being leveraged to deliver the service include:

-- Vault MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) / SDS management solution will be the central repository for Vopak's safety information. Vault is a dynamic web-based solution that enables employees to search for the relevant product safety data and find supplier and internal safety documents.

-- Gatekeeper(TM) will provide Vopak an integrated workflow environment where products are requested and automatically routed to the appropriate departments and individuals for pre-screening, authorization and purchase. The platform also provides a collaborative product/project lifecycle management environment for aggregating chemical and non-chemical components.

-- Atrion's trusted and up-to-date Managed Regulatory Content that consists of data on over 300,000 chemical substances, 15,000 regulatory phrases in over 44 languages, 7,500 proprietary rules, and 100 templates spanning 50 plus countries.

Catalyst legislations such as REACH, GHS and RoHS and customer demand are making environmental and safety responsibility an increasingly important factor in everything from materials procurement to distribution. Noncompliance creates substantial financial and safety risks that impact the entire supply chain.

About Vopak

Royal Vopak is the world's largest independent tank terminal operator specializing in the storage and handling of liquid and gaseous chemical and oil products. On request, Vopak can provide complementary logistics services for customers at its terminals. Vopak operates 79 terminals with a storage capacity of 28 million cbm in 31 countries. The terminals are strategically located for users and the major shipping routes. The majority of its customers are companies operating in the chemical and oil industries, for which Vopak stores a large variety of products destined for a wide range of industries.

About Atrion International

Atrion International Inc., founded in 1989, delivers the most reliable, product compliance solutions for both process and discrete manufacturers. By integrating the largest set of managed regulatory content into a prepackaged automated solution and connecting to key ERP systems, Atrion's Product Compliance Solution ensures that products will reach customers with minimal risks to brand image and shareholder value. Atrion International is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with offices in the United States and Europe.

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