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NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CKX, Inc. (Nasdaq: CKXE) today reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, revenue declined to $87.4 million from $97.0 million for the comparable period in 2008. Operating income before depreciation, amortization and non-cash stock compensation ("OIBDAN") declined to $16.4 million from $28.9 million in 2008. The 2009 results include an unfavorable swing of $3.9 million in non-cash foreign exchange gains as compared to 2008. Operating income in 2009 declined to $11.0 million from $22.7 million in 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, revenue declined slightly to $248.4 million from $250.7 million for the comparable period in 2008. OIBDAN declined to $61.0 million in 2009 from $86.5 million in 2008. The 2009 results include $10.0 million of non-recurring revenue from terminated license agreements, an ...

Conference Call Scheduled to Discuss Results NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CKX, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKXE) today reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, revenue declined to $87.4 million from $97.0 million for the comparable period in 2008. Operating income before depreciation, amortization and non-cash stock compensation ("OIBDAN") declined to $16.4 million from $28.9 million in 2008. The 2009 results include an unfavorable swing of $3.9 million in non-cash foreign exchange gains as ...

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/04/09 -- Over the past four weeks, 30 of VEGAS.com's most famous "employees" -- such as Marie Osmond, Penn & Teller, Carrot Top, Lance Burton, Terry Fator, Chippendales and more -- have competed for the public's attention in the "Vegas Experts Exposed" online video contest. Now is the last chance for viewers to vote on the top four videos, and enter for a chance to win a trip to Vegas. Voting -- and the chance for sweepstakes participation -- ends on Monday, Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Each video clip depicts a humorous look at familiar Vegas headliners assisting (or participating) in a myriad of job functions, ranging from employee training, accounting, customer service, human resources ...

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/03/09 -- This November, The Mirage invites guests to join in a celebration 20 years in the making. The city's first true destination resort, The Mirage opened its doors November 22, 1989, forever changing the Las Vegas Strip. Now, as the resort commemorates 20 years of ground-breaking entertainment and extraordinary guest service, guests can join in the festivities via valuable room offers, classic merchandise, vintage restaurant menus and specialty drinks that will have everyone partying like it's 1989. There is no better way to experience The AAA Four Diamond Mirage and commemorate this distinctive occasion than with ...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/03/09 -- The Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce the official launching of the second edition of the Order of Canada Mentorship Program, on November 5, 2009, at Rideau Hall. She will host an event to introduce 25 young participants to their respective mentors. Together, they will take part in a round-table discussion on important current issues. This discussion will be open to the media. Following this initial meeting in Ottawa, mentoring will take place online and by e-mail, depending on the dynamic that emerges and the rhythm that is best suited to each pair, while maintaining the spirit of reciprocity and exchange. The mentors and young participants will also be invited to submit blogs and take part in discussion forums at www.citizenvoices.gg.ca. For one year, this program pairs 25 youth from across Canada with 25 members of the ...