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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) has joined First Lady Michelle Obama and other leading beverage companies to improve product labeling by listing calories more prominently on containers, vending machines and fountain equipment.

In Washington, D.C. today, the First Lady announced her goal to eliminate childhood obesity in a generation.  In launching the "Let's Move" campaign, the First Lady aims to help parents deal with what many consider a national health crisis by enabling them to make informed choices as part of a balanced lifestyle.

"The beverage industry has a proud heritage not only of bringing our consumers fun and refreshment, but also of taking action to help build stronger communities, support education and promote health and wellness," said Larry D. Young, president and chief executive officer of Dr Pepper Snapple Group. "This labeling and consumer awareness initiative is the latest step in our effort to help consumers understand the role our products can play in active, balanced lives."

The calorie initiative goes beyond what is required by the Food and Drug Administration's food labeling regulations, and the beverage companies will coordinate with the FDA to implement it.  DPS and the industry will begin to introduce the new labels this year with nationwide completion in 2012.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 9 of our 12 "power brands" are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Venom Energy, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers. To learn more about our Plano, Texas-based company and our iconic brands, please visit www.drpeppersnapple.com.

SOURCE Dr Pepper Snapple Group

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Blood Center (NYBC) serving New York City, Long Island, Hudson Valley and New Jersey calls upon the community to please donate blood and platelets, as the tri-state area braces for a huge predicted winter snowstorm. Healthy people of all blood types and ethnicities are encouraged to donate this week.

Blood donors are being asked to give blood today and tomorrow while they can, but please call 1-800-933-BLOOD or visit www.nybloodcenter.org before leaving home for the latest information regarding cancellations.

With the current predictions of heavy snow and strong winds beginning this evening, February 9, dozens of blood drives have already been cancelled.  NYBC officials project blood donation losses for Wednesday, February 10, amounting to more than 1,500 units.

Approximately 15% of regional blood collection comes from high schools and colleges, most of which have already issued cancellation notices to their constituents.  

The need for blood is constant.  Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness.  Hospital use of blood products remains high -- due to surgeries, emergencies and care of cancer patients.  About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood.

NYBC takes very seriously its responsibility to provide a safe, adequate and reliable blood supply for the 20 million people of New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New Jersey.  By donating blood this week, organizations and individuals can help us maintain a safe, reliable and adequate blood supply throughout the winter season

To donate blood, please call:

Toll Free:  1-800-933-2566

Visit:  www.nybloodcenter.org

Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive.  NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during the winter holiday and summer periods.  Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and hemoglobin level.  Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria.  People age 76 and over may donate with a doctor's note.

About New York Blood Center:  New York Blood Center (NYBC) is one of the nation's largest non-profit, community-based blood centers. NYBC has been providing blood, transfusion products and services to almost 200 hospitals, serving 20 million people, in greater New York since 1964. NYBC is also home to the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute and the National Cord Blood Program at the Howard P. Milstein National Cord Blood Center, the world's largest public cord blood bank.  NYBC provides medical services and programs (Clinical, Transfusion, and Hemophilia Services) through our medical professionals along with consultative services in transfusion medicine.

Contact:  Leslie Gonzalez

lgonzalez2@nybloodcenter.org

(212) 570-3304  Office

(646) 342-3038  Mobile

SOURCE New York Blood Center

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Franklin Credit Management Corporation ("FCMC"), the mortgage servicing subsidiary of Franklin Credit Holding Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FCMC) and a specialty consumer finance company primarily engaged in the servicing and resolution of performing, reperforming and nonperforming residential mortgage loans, including specialized loan recovery servicing; and in the analysis, pricing, due diligence and acquisition of residential mortgage portfolios for third parties, today announced the successful completion of its SAS 70 Type II audit for its loan servicing and collection processes.

SAS 70 is a widely recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for auditing and reporting on the effectiveness of operations, processes and controls of third-party service providers.  FCMC's SAS 70 Type II audit was conducted by Marcum LLP, a leading  independent auditing and accounting firm.  The audit, which assessed the suitability of the design and operational effectiveness of the Company's controls for the stated period, focused on FCMC's servicing and collection processes and included Franklin's control environment, risk assessment, monitoring, control activities and information and communication controls.  The resulting Independent Service Auditor's Report concluded that FCMC's tested controls, as described in the report, were operating with sufficient effectiveness to provide "reasonable assurance" that such controls were in place and achieved for the period tested.

"The successful completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit provides validation to our current and potential loan servicing and asset recovery clients that Franklin is committed to delivering the highest quality of performance in the mortgage servicing and collection industry," stated Thomas Axon, Chairman and President of Franklin Credit Holding Corporation and Franklin Credit Management Corporation.

About Franklin Credit Holding Corporation

Franklin Credit Holding Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") is a specialty consumer finance company primarily engaged in the servicing and resolution of performing, reperforming and nonperforming residential mortgage loans, including specialized loan recovery servicing, and in the analysis, pricing, due diligence and acquisition of residential mortgage portfolios for third parties.  The portfolios serviced for other entities, as well as the Company's remaining portfolio, consist of both first- and second-lien loans secured by 1-4 family residential real estate that generally fall outside the underwriting standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and involve elevated credit risks as a result of the nature or absence of income documentation, limited credit histories, higher levels of consumer debt or past credit difficulties. The Company's executive, administrative and operations offices are located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Additional information on the Company is available on the Internet at www.franklincredit.com.

Statements contained herein that are not historical fact may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in forward-looking statements made by the Company. These factors include, but are not limited to: (i) unanticipated changes in the U.S. economy, including changes in business conditions such as interest rates, changes in the level of growth in the finance and housing markets, such as slower or negative home price appreciation; (ii) the Company's relations with its lenders and such lenders' willingness to waive any defaults under the Company's agreements with such lenders; (iii) increases in the delinquency rates of the Company's borrowers; (iv) the availability of third parties holding sub-prime mortgage debt for servicing by the Company on a fee-paying basis; (v) changes in the statutes or regulations applicable to the Company's business or in the interpretation and enforcement thereof by the relevant authorities; (vi) the status of the Company's regulatory compliance; (vii) the Company's ability to meet collection targets under the Legacy Credit Agreement with its lead lending bank in order to reduce the pledge of equity interest in Franklin Credit Management Corporation to its lead lending bank from 70% to a minimum of 20%; and (viii) other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports and filings. Additional factors that would cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those factors discussed under the captions "Risk Factors", "Interest Rate Risk" and "Real Estate Risk" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K  for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with SEC on April 10, 2009, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which the Company urges investors to consider. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to such forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events, except as otherwise required by securities, and other applicable laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results on any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact: Paul Colasono, CFO

Franklin Credit Management Corporation

(201) 604-4402

pcolasono@franklincredit.com

SOURCE Franklin Credit Management Corporation