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-- November 24, 2009 TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $22.65 on a volume of 361,029 shares

In a press release on November 24, TRW Develops Next Generation Airbag Control Unit with Integrated Pre Crash Functions and Inertial Sensors

LIVONIA, Mich., Nov 24, 2009 TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today announced its next generation Airbag Control Unit designed for maximum flexibility to allow the integration of a range of pre-crash occupant safety functions as well as inertial sensors for stability control. The Company has confirmed that the technology will start production with two major vehicle manufacturers in 2012.

About TRW

With 2008 sales of $15.0 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs approximately 64,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at www.trw.com.

-- November 24, 2009 Valassis (NYSE: VCI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $16.04 on a volume of 126,105 shares

In a press release on November 24, Valassis to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference and the J.P. Morgan SMid Cap Conference

Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, 2009

LIVONIA, Mich., Nov 24, 2009 Valassis (NYSE: VCI), one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, announced today that Alan F. Schultz, Valassis Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at 9:50 a.m. Eastern Time at the Crowne Plaza in New York.

About Valassis

Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform - in-home, in-store and in-motion. Through its interactive offering - redplum.com - consumers will find compelling national and local deals online. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan with approximately 7,000 associates in 28 states and eight countries, Valassis is widely recognized for its associate and corporate citizenship programs, including its America's Looking for Its Missing Children(R) program. Valassis companies include Valassis Direct Mail, Inc., Valassis Canada, Promotion Watch, Valassis Relationship Marketing Systems, LLC and NCH Marketing Services, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.valassis.com or http://www.redplum.com. To learn about advertising opportunities with RedPlum, please call 1-800-437-0479.

-- November 24, 2009 The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $8.92 on a volume of 231,682 shares.

In a press release out on November 24, New York Times Releases Application for BlackBerry Smartphones

NEW YORK, Nov 24, 2009 The New York Times announced today the release of the NYTimes application for BlackBerry(R) smartphones (http://www.nytimes.com/bbapp), which allows readers to enjoy current news and information from The Times on the latest generation of BlackBerry smartphones. Available for free at www.nytimes.com/bbapp, the NYTimes application formats content for optimal navigation and display on BlackBerry smartphones, offers automatic synching and allows users to store articles directly to their devices for offline reading.

About The New York Times Company

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is a diversified media company, including newspapers, Internet businesses, a radio station, investments in paper mills and other investments. The Company is organized in two segments: News Media Group and the About Group. Additionally, the Company owns equity interests in a Canadian newsprint company, a supercalendered paper manufacturing partnership in Maine, and Metro Boston LLC, which publishes a free daily newspaper in the greater Boston area. In February 2008, it acquired a 25% ownership interest in quadrantONE LLC, an online advertising network that sells bundled premium, targeted display advertising onto local newspaper and other Websites. The Websites of the New England and Regional Media Groups participate in this network. In July 2009, the Company's Boston Globe Media announced the launch of a new business division that specializes in the creation and management of events and experiential marketing programs.

-- November 24, 2009 ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) last at $32.17 a volume of 106,477 shares

In a press release out on November 24, ESCO Announces Aclara AMI System Win

ST LOUIS, Nov 24, 2009 ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today announced that the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has selected the Aclara RF Systems Inc. STAR(R) Network for its citywide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The project is expected to begin in early calendar 2010. The SFPUC, with 170,000 retail customer accounts, will be the first major California water utility to install AMI technology to track water consumption.

About ESCO Technologies Inc.

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESCO) is a producer of engineered products and systems sold to customers, primarily for utility, industrial and commercial applications. ESCO operates in three operating segments: Utility Solutions Group (Utility Solutions), RF Shielding and Test (Test) and Filtration/Fluid Flow (Filtration). Utility Solution includes Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc. (Aclara PLS), Aclara RF Systems Inc. (Aclara RF), Aclara Software Inc., Distribution Control Systems Caribe, Inc., Doble Engineering Company, Doble TransiNor AS, Doble PowerTest Limited, LDIC GmbH (LDIC), LDIC AG and Comtrak Technologies, L.L.C. (Comtrak). Test includes ETS-Lindgren L.P., Lindgren RF Enclosures, Inc., ETS-Lindgren OY, ETS-Lindgren Limited, Beijing Lindgren ElectronMagnetic Technology Co., Ltd. and ETS-Lindgren Japan, Inc. Filtration includes PTI Technologies Inc. (PTI), VACCO Industries (VACCO) and TekPackaging LLC. On July 31, 2008, the Company acquired LDIC.

-- November 24, 2009 Rockwell Collins Inc (NYSE:COL) last at $54.03 on a volume of 254,288 shares

In a press release out on November 24, Rockwell Collins announces plans to acquire AR Group Inc and affiliated companies

Nov 24, 2009 Rockwell Collins Inc (NYSE:COL), a provider of communication and aviation electronics solutions for commercial and government applications, announced on Tuesday that it plans to acquire AR Group Inc and its affiliated companies. The acquisition will include Air Routing International, a provider of trip support services for business aircraft flight operations.

About Rockwell Collins, Inc

Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) is a player in providing design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics for military and commercial customers worldwide. Its products and systems are primarily focused on aviation applications. Its Government Systems business also offers products and systems for ground and shipboard applications. Rockwell Collins also provides a range of services and support to its customers through its network of service centers worldwide, including equipment repair and overhaul, service parts, field service engineering, training, technical information services and aftermarket used equipment sales. Rockwell Collins operates in multiple countries. It serves its worldwide customer base through its Commercial Systems and Government Systems business segments. On November 24, 2008, Rockwell Collins acquired SEOS Group Limited. In April 2008, it acquired Athena Technologies, Inc. In June 2009, the Company acquired DataPath, Inc.

-- November 24, 2009 A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) trading at $42.66 on a volume of 36,676 shares

In a press release out on November 24, A. O. Smith Concludes Purchase of Tianlong Holding Co. Ltd. Water Treatment Business

MILWAUKEE, Nov 24, 2009 A. O. Smith Corporation today announced A. O. Smith (Shanghai) Water Treatment Products Co., Ltd., concluded its purchase of the water treatment business of Tianlong Holding Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong.

A. O. Smith holds 80 percent of the newly formed company, which is considered a wholly owned foreign enterprise under Chinese law. A. O. Smith (Shanghai) Water Treatment Products Co., Ltd., will supply reverse osmosis water purification products to the China residential and commercial markets as well as export markets throughout the world.

About A. O. Smith Corporation

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is a manufacturer of water heating equipment and electric motors, serving a diverse mix of residential, commercial and industrial end markets principally in the United States. The Company's business is organized in two operating segments: Water Products and Electrical Products. The Water Products business manufactures and markets a line of residential gas and electric water heaters, standard and specialty commercial water heating equipment, copper-tube boilers and water systems tanks. The Electrical Products business manufactures and markets a line of hermetic motors, fractional horsepower alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors. During the year ended December 31, 2008, 63% of the Company's net sales were attributable to its Water Products business and 37% attributable to its Electrical Products business. In April 2009, the Company acquired Smith Investment Co.

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