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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Niko (the "Company") (TSX: NKO) is pleased to announce that it has executed agreements to acquire Black Gold LLC ("Black Gold"). Black Gold is a partner in all of Niko's current Indonesian blocks. Upon completion of this transaction, Niko will hold an interest in 12.1 million net exploration acres in Indonesia, making Niko one of the larger holders of deepwater exploration acreage. Niko will also benefit from key Black Gold personnel joining the team. The expanded team has extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and understanding of the exploration, operation and regulatory environment in Indonesia. Building on Black Gold's track record in Indonesia, Niko will be well-positioned for the opportunities opening up in the deepwater frontier of Indonesia and beyond. Edward Sampson, Chairman and CEO of Niko, said "Niko is attracted to this additional acreage due to its excellent prospectivity, good fiscal ...

MERRIMACK, N.H., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative product development company and specialty lifestyle retailer Brookstone, Inc. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2009. For the 13-week period ended October 3, 2009, Brookstone reported total net sales of $68.2 million, a 23.8% decrease from the comparable 13-week period of 2008. Same-store sales decreased 16.7% as compared to the comparable 13-week period last year. For the 13-week period ended October 3, 2009, Brookstone reported a loss from operations of $13.0 million, compared to a loss from operations of $10.5 million for the comparable 13-week period last year. For the 39-week period ended October 3, 2009, Brookstone reported total net sales of $202.6 million, a 26.8% decrease from the comparable 39-week period of 2008. Same-store sales decreased 20.1% as compared to the comparable 39-week period last year. For the 39-week period ended October 3, 2009, Brookstone reported a ...

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2009) - Orient Venture Capital II Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: OVV.P) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent dated November 4, 2009 with China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd. ("CSSD") pursuant to which CSSD agrees to provide the Company with necessary assistance and guidance to set up a venture investment company in Suzhou Industrial Park. Furthermore, CSSD also agrees to provide incentives and support to the Company's venture investment company upon its establishment. China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd. is a cooperative project between Chinese and Singaporean governments and was established by a decree of the State Council of People's Republic of China in February of 1994. Since its debut in 1994, Suzhou Industrial Park has maintained a sustainable annual average economic growth of 30%. With around only 4% of the total land and ...

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/09/09 -- Orient Venture Capital II Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: OVV.P) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent dated November 4, 2009 with China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd. ("CSSD") pursuant to which CSSD agrees to provide the Company with necessary assistance and guidance to set up a venture investment company in Suzhou Industrial Park. Furthermore, CSSD also agrees to provide incentives and support to the Company's venture investment company upon its establishment. China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd. is a cooperative project between Chinese and Singaporean governments and was established by a decree of the State Council of People's Republic of China in February of 1994. Since its debut in 1994, Suzhou Industrial Park has maintained a sustainable annual average economic growth of 30%. With around only 4% of the total ...