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A World-Class Solution to Identify Unserved and/or Underserved Areas for Broadband Deployment

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- infoGROUP (NASDAQ: IUSA), the leading provider of data driven and interactive resources for targeted sales, marketing and research solutions today announced BroadMap has selected the Company's industry leading data to power its dynamic broadband map, providing critical business and consumer demographic information to develop interactive map products. This will help enable states, regions and federal entities to identify and plan their approach to broadband expansion.

BroadMap, a mapping solutions provider, aggregates critical data from local and national sources and conducts independent verification processes to create its end-to-end solutions. "Incorporating infoGROUP data into our map solutions was an obvious choice," said Michael Evers, President and Chief Operating Officer of BroadMap. "BroadMap is familiar with infoGROUP and the quality of data they are able to provide our team further enables our efforts to support the mapping of the nation's broadband infrastructure so communities realize the benefits of broadband access. We are excited to work with infoGROUP."

"infoGROUP's databases are the perfect solution to power BroadMap's dynamic broadband maps. infoGROUP seamlessly updates its business and consumer databases every month to ensure the most accurate and current content for all our customers," said Jim DeRouchey, President of Database Licensing, infoGROUP.

For more information, please contact Mr. DeRouchey at 402-537-7915 or jim.derouchey@infousa.com.

About BroadMap

BroadMap's world class solutions enable governments to plan growth, broadband providers to identify opportunities, and consumers to explore options. BroadMap aggregates critical data from local and national sources and conducts independent verification processes to create and provide the most complete, accurate and up-to-date maps available. The information is the foundation in understanding how to expand broadband serviceability nationwide. BroadMap is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and has an office in Lebanon, New Hampshire. BroadMap believes it is essential to provide states and territories with the information they need to extend broadband connectivity to everyone, empowering local communities and businesses. For more information, visit www.broadmap.com.

About infoGROUP Licensing

infoGROUP Licensing, a division of infoGROUP (NASDAQ: IUSA), is a leading provider of proprietary business and consumer database solutions to value added resellers (VARs). infoGROUP's comprehensive suite of databases are utilized in business-to-business applications including geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, research, marketing, verification and analytical applications. infoGROUP's verified Point of Interest (POI) data powers business-to-consumer solutions including Internet and local search, directory assistance, mobile devices, global positioning systems (GPS), navigation systems and location-based (LBS) applications. To learn more, please visit us at www.license.infousa.com or call (866) 661-7682.

About infoGROUP

infoGROUP (NASDAQ: IUSA) is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enable targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. Our information powers innovative tools and insight for businesses to efficiently reach current and future customers through multiple channels, including the world's most dominant and powerful Internet search engines and GPS navigation systems. infoGROUP headquarters are located at 5711 S. 86th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. For more information, call (402) 593-4500 or visit www.infogroup.com.

Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, recent changes in senior management, the successful integration of recent and future acquisitions, fluctuations in operating results, failure to successfully carry out our Internet strategy or to grow our Internet revenue, effects of leverage, changes in technology and increased competition. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Source: infoGROUP

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/02/09 -- Editors Note: There are photos associated with this Press Release.

Transformer fans have voted via Twitter and Facebook to see a London 'bendy' bus transformed into one of the iconic characters from the blockbuster smash-hit film, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

A whopping 76% majority voted for the bus for its bright red panel exterior and familiar details, such as Oyster card readers and destination signage.

Paramount Home Entertainment teamed up with prop and model-making company, Propshop, whose previous credits include making the original 1989 Batmobile, to create 'Bendy-Bus Prime'. Made from over 100 original bus parts and synthetic materials, the Transformer is a giant 13ft high and 11ft wide.

Despite his intentions to phase out all London bendy buses, Mayor of London Boris Johnson declined to comment.

Paramount Home Entertainment has created 'Bendy-Bus Prime', the first ever British Transformer to celebrate the DVD & Blu-ray release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, out now.

Notes to editors:

Additional key stats:
- Over 61,700 fans voted on Twitter
- Estimated value: GBP 50,000
- Height: 13ft
- Width: 11ft
- Depth: 6ft
- Number of man hours to make: 650
- Number of parts used: over 100

The battle for Earth continues in the action-packed blockbuster, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, out now on DVD and 3-disc Blu-ray from Paramount Home Entertainment.

From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN delivers non-stop action and fun in an all-new adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring out-of-this-world heroes in the form of the mighty Autobot, the film boasts some of the most sensational - and complex - visual effects in film history. In addition to audience favourites Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the film's human stars have returned to help save the world including Shia LaBeouf (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) and Megan Fox (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People).

TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN is out now on DVD & 3-disc Blu-ray with Digital Copy from Paramount Home Entertainment

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Significant Protection against H5N1 Flu Strain Demonstrated

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NanoBio Corporation today announced positive results from studies in mice in which immune responses were evaluated following administration of 5 g doses of recombinant H5N1 pandemic flu antigen combined with the company's novel nanoemulsion vaccine. These studies are unique because the adjuvant was administered for the first time by subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) injections. The mice that received either SC or IM H5 antigen combined with nanoemulsion had maximal immune responses at least a 1000 fold higher than control animals that received the same antigen IM without the nanoemulsion adjuvant. SC and IM administered NanoBio adjuvanted vaccines should share many of the advantages, including antigen-sparing properties, previously demonstrated in studies where the adjuvant was administered intranasally.

"It is encouraging that these strong immune responses were achieved without evidence of significant irritation or inflammation, which could differentiate these IM vaccines from currently approved IM adjuvants," commented James R. Baker, Jr., M.D., founder and CEO of NanoBio Corporation. "These new data further demonstrate the broad safety and potential universal applicability of NanoBio's vaccine adjuvant platform for immunization in a method most appropriate for the particular disease."

The underlying technology is NanoBio's NanoStat(TM) platform, which employs a nanoemulsion that is created through a proprietary manufacturing process. The nanoemulsion has previously proven to be uniquely capable of permeating the nasal mucosa, where it can load vaccine antigen into immune-presenting cells. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the Phase 1 clinical study of NB-1008, a seasonal influenza vaccine administered via a nasal dropper. The Phase 1 study is ongoing.

About NanoBio's Vaccine Platform

NanoBio's nanoemulsion-based, intranasal vaccines have elicited robust immune responses in animals vaccinated against seasonal and pandemic influenza, hepatitis B, RSV, HIV, pneumococcal, anthrax, smallpox and other diseases. The company's NanoStat(TM) adjuvant platform technology has demonstrated numerous potential advantages over traditional vaccines, including: the ability to generate robust mucosal, systemic and cellular immunity; antigen-sparing qualities; cross-protection against non-vaccinated strains; ability to adjuvant multiple antigen types without inducing inflammation; thermally stabilizing the vaccine; and removing the need for needles.

About NanoBio

NanoBio(R) Corporation is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing dermatological products, anti-infective treatments and intranasal vaccines derived from its patented NanoStat(TM) technology platform. The company's lead dermatology and anti-infective product candidates include treatments for herpes labialis (cold sores), onychomycosis (nail fungus), tinea capitis, acne, molluscum contagiosum, and cystic fibrosis. The company's headquarters and laboratory facilities are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NanoBio is a spin-off from the University of Michigan and holds the exclusive global license to the nanoemulsion platform technology.

    Source: NanoBio Corporation

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee81f4/peru_oil_markets_i) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "Peru Oil Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020" to their offering.

Peru Oil Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020

Summary

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of the oil industry in Peru. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for the industry. It also provides information relating to the oil assets (oil fields, refineries, pipelines and storage terminals) in Peru. The report also analyses the fiscal regime relevant to the oil assets in Peru and compares the investment environment in Peru with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the oil sector in Peru together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

Scope

    --  Historic and forecast data relating to production, consumption, imports,
        exports and reserves are provided for the oil industry for the period
        1995-2020.
    --  Historical and forecast data and information for all the major oil
        fields, refineries, pipelines and storage terminals in Peru Oil Markets
        Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 Oil
        Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
        for the period 1995-2020.
    --  Operator and equity details for major oil assets in Peru Oil Markets
        Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 Oil
        Markets Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
    --  Key information relating to market regulations, key energy assets and
        the key companies operating in the Peru Oil Markets Investment
        Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 Oil Markets
        Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020's oil
        industry.
    --  Detailed information on key fiscal terms (such as rents, bonuses,
        royalty, cost recovery, profit oil, petroleum and corporate taxes)
        pertaining the geography is also provided. A sample calculation
        detailing how fiscal terms apply to a typical asset in the regime is
        included.
    --  Information on the top companies in the Peru Oil Markets Investment
        Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 Oil Markets
        Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
        including business description, strategic analysis, and financial
        information. Key companies include Petroleo Brasileiro, Sonatrach and
        Repsol YPF.
    --  Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D projects, corporate
        expansions and contractions and regulatory changes.
    --  Key mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, private equity and venture
        capital investments, and IPOs.

Key Topics Covered:

    --  1 Contents
    --  2 Peru Energy Sector
    --  3 Peru Fiscal Environment
    --  4 Peru Oil Upstream Investment Environment Benchmarking
    --  5 Peru Exploration and Production Sector
    --  6 Peru Pipeline Sector
    --  7 Peru Refining Sector
    --  8 Peru Oil and Chemicals Storage Sector
    --  9 Profile Of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
    --  10 Profile of Sonatrach
    --  11 Profile of Repsol YPF, S.A
    --  12 Financial Deals Landscape
    --  13 Recent Developments
    --  14 Appendix
    --  Executive Summary
    --  1.1 List of Tables

Companies Mentioned:

    --  Petroleo Brasileiro S.A
    --  Sonatrach
    --  Repsol YPF, S.A

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee81f4/peru_oil_markets_i

    Source: Research and Markets

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3eab88/uk_retail_in_the_r) has announced the addition of the "UK Retail in the Regions 2009: Scotland" report to their offering.

Introduction

Verdict's new retail in the regions series utilises data from the Local Data Company to profile 712 retail locations across the UK, as well as giving overviews of the comparative performance of the major regions. The 11 briefs cover East Midlands, Eastern England, London, North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire

Scope

Number of units, shops and gross floorspaces of all town centres. Vacancy rates for 2008 and 2009 by units and floorspace and degree of floorspace churn for all towns. Proportion of multiple retailers in a town and ratio of comparison, convenience, leisure and service retailers in a town. Each brief comes with accompanying excel databook

Highlights

The north-east is the poorest performing region in UK retail, with vacancy rates of 9.7%. Average weekly expenditure per person is far lower than any other region and unemployment is the highest in the UK.

London dominates the UK regions by retail scale. Though it is second to the South-east for population size it has by far the most retail centres, number of shops and retail floorspace of any area. Vacancy rates have increased by just 2.9 percentage points over the past year.

Large towns that have performed particularly strongly include more affluent areas such as St Albans, Stevenage and Ely. In Essex, areas that are closer to London such as Harlow and Chelmsford have also proved more resilient, perhaps reflecting the current lack of retail offer in East London.

Reasons to Purchase

Analyse all the major town centre locations in a region and how they are performing relatively to each other and their own history.

Compare different UK regions

See how an area is likely to evolve in terms of future developments.

Key Topics Covered:

    --  INTRODUCTION
    --  Summary
    --  NATIONAL CONTEXT
    --  Region - overall ranking
    --  REGIONAL CONTEXT
    --  New developments
    --  Scotland data
    --  GB SUMMARY
    --  List of Tables
    --  Table 1: Scotland UK ranking 2009
    --  Table 2: Scotland new developments at October 2009
    --  Table 3: Scotland key statistics 2009
    --  Table 4: 1-10 of Scotland top retail centres 2009
    --  List of Figures

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3eab88/uk_retail_in_the_r

Source: Verdict Research Limited

    Source: Research and Markets