CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE:CTL) plans to release its third quarter 2011 earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, and host a related conference call at 4:30 p.m. CDT that day.

CenturyLink, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated communications company. The company provides a range of communications services, including voice, Internet, data, and video services in the continental United States.

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TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE:TEL) will report fiscal fourth quarter results before trading begins on Thursday, November 3, 2011. The company will hold a conference call for investors at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

TE Connectivity Ltd. provides engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, and subsea telecommunication systems.

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Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announced that its Board of Directors unanimously voted to elect Michael O. Leavitt, founder and chairman of Leavitt Partners, to the Board as an independent director.

Medtronic, Inc. manufactures and sells device-based medical therapies worldwide. It provides implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, and cardiac pacemakers for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart rhythm disorders and heart failure; AF products; diagnostics and monitoring devices; and patient management tools.

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MAJESTIC GOLD CORP (MJGCF.PK)

MAJESTIC GOLD CORP (MJGCF.PK) engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in China. The company focuses on its gold project located in the prolific gold region of Song Jiagou in eastern Shandong Province. Majestic Gold Corp. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2011 on November 8, 2011, after the close of the stock markets. The Company plans to host a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, to discuss the third quarter 2011 financial results and recent corporate developments. After opening remarks, there will be a question and answer period. This conference call can be accessed via a link at the Company's website at www.sunopta.com.

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SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2011 on November 8, 2011, after the close of the stock markets. The Company plans to host a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, to discuss the third quarter 2011 financial results and recent corporate developments. After opening remarks, there will be a question and answer period. This conference call can be accessed via a link at the Company's website at www.sunopta.com.

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Datawatch Corp. (NASDAQWCH), the leading global provider of report analytics software and services, announced that it will present the company's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 earnings in a conference call scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, the toll-free dial in number is (877) 407-0782. Internationally, the call may be accessed by dialing (201) 689-8567. The conference call will be broadcast live on the Internet at: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=166304. It is recommended that listeners register to participate and download any necessary audio software from the website 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call. An archived replay of the broadcast will be available for 30 days at the same location. Datawatch will issue its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 earnings release at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, the day of the conference call.

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TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo) (Nasdaq:TRST) announced net income for the third quarter of 2011 of $9.2 million, up 10.4% over the prior-year period and equal to diluted earnings per share of $0.100, as compared to net income of $8.4 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.109 for the third quarter of 2010. Third quarter 2011 per share results include the effect of the common stock offering completed on July 6, 2011.

The Company also noted that third quarter 2010 results included one-time tax items that provided a net benefit of $836 thousand. On a pre-tax basis, earnings were up 25.0% from $11.5 million in the third quarter of 2010 to $14.4 million in the third quarter of 2011. The third quarter of 2011 also saw continued core balance sheet growth.

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Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) reported third quarter 2011 net income of $441 million, or $2.39 per share diluted, on revenues of $924 million. The Company's third quarter 2010 net income was $232 million, or $1.31 per share diluted, on revenues of $755 million. Net income for the third quarter 2011 includes unrealized commodity derivative gains and other items. Excluding these items, third quarter 2011 adjusted net income(1) was $234 million, or $1.24 per share diluted. Adjusted net income(1) for the third quarter of 2010 was $225 million, or $1.27 per share diluted.

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Visa, Inc. (NYSE:V) announced that its board of directors had declared a 47% increase in the quarterly dividend aggregate amount on its class A common stock (determined in the case of class B and class C common stock on an as-converted basis) from $0.15 per share to $0.22 per share, payable on December 6, 2011, to all holders of record of the Company's class A, class B and class C common stock as of November 18, 2011. The quarterly dividend increase raises the annual dividend rate from $0.60 per share to $0.88 per share.

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Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE:SXL) announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the third quarter 2011. Earnings will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Those wishing to listen can access the call by dialing (USA toll free) 1-888-790-3592; International (USA toll) 1-517-308-9379 and request "Sunoco Logistics Partners Earnings Call, Conference Code: Sunoco Logistics." This event may also be accessed by a webcast, which will be available at www.sunocologistics.com.

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Agreement With Landata Expands Mitel Presence in Russia & Eastern Europe

IT/Telco Distributor to Deliver Mitel's Freedom Architecture




Mitel (Nasdaq:MITL), a leading provider of Unified Communications (UC) software solutions, announced that Landata, a business division of Systematic-Group and a leading IT/Telco distributor in Russia, has added Mitel's UC solutions to its portfolio. This will broaden Landata's commercial and technology offering to resellers as well as expand the availability of Mitel solutions in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eastern Europe. Mitel believes its Freedom Architecture, an open model for UC based on a single, cloud-ready software stream, is well-suited for these markets as it delivers advanced communications functionality combined with the ability to leverage industry-standard servers alongside existing infrastructure.

"We're very excited to continue our growth in these important markets with Landata," said Graham Bevington, vice president, International Markets, Mitel. "Taking our Freedom architecture to Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe speaks to our recognition of the potential growth of these markets. Landata, with its far-reaching and sophisticated network of channel partners, is well situated to help Mitel expand our footprint in these burgeoning areas and reinforce our channel-centric strategy for growth."

Alex Volynsky, who heads up a newly established representative office in Moscow which sells and supports Mitel's portfolio under license, integrated with added-value applications from Wesley Clover International Corporation, commented on the announcement, "This agreement brings together a suite of complementary products for businesses looking to unify communications across multiple platforms and locations, with a large, established network of resellers. In addition, Landata resellers can work to achieve Mitel PARTNERprogram certification via access to Mitel sales and technical training, as well as benefiting from Mitel and Landata marketing programs."

Vasiliy Selyuminov, Executive Director, Landata said about the announcement, "Landata prides itself on pioneering and delivering new solutions with a high level of expertise and professionalism. Our resellers and distribution network has been looking for a proven IP-based unified communications solution for some time, the Mitel portfolio allows us to offer them just that."

Mitel is a global provider of business communications and collaboration software and services. Mitel's Freedom architecture provides the flexibility and simplicity organizations need to support today's dynamic work environment. Through a single cloud-ready software stream, Mitel delivers a powerful suite of advanced communications and collaboration capabilities that provides freedom from walled garden architectures and enables organizations to implement best-of-breed solutions on any network; extends the "in-office" experience anywhere, on any device; and offers choice of commercial options to fit business needs.

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http://doubleinstocks.com/img/crwe_logo3_170x120.gifCrown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) recently announced that it has entered into a joint venture to deploy VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology delivering voice, video and data services to residential and commercial customers. The joint venture company is Crown Tele Services Inc. which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Equity Holdings Inc. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. will own fifty percent (50%) interest in the joint venture.

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Commenting on the joint venture, Kenneth Bosket, President of Crown Equity Holdings Inc., said: "We are excited to deliver VoIP communications solutions specifically designed to meet the business and residential market needs in this fast-growing global market."

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http://pennyomega.com/img/clno.jpgCleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO)

Cleantech Transit Inc. was founded to capitalize on technology advances and manufacturing opportunities in the growing clean energy public transportation sector. The Company has expanded its focus to invest directly in specific green projects. Recognizing the many economic and operational advances of converting wood waste into renewable sources of energy, Cleantech has selected to invest in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net). This project could benefit the Company's manufacturing clients worldwide.

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Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUSQ) has declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.03 per common share, payable on November 21, 2011 to shareholders of record November 1, 2011. This represents an increase of $0.01 per common share over the previous quarterly dividend. Susquehanna expects to release third quarter 2011 earnings results on October 26, 2011. The press release will be posted under "News" in the Investor Relations section of Susquehanna's Web site at www.susquehanna.net on the same date.

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Saba Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:SABA) the premier people cloud provider, would like to congratulate the winners of the 2011 Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Learning in Practice Awards and especially acknowledge the winners who are Saba customers. Overall, there were 57 honorees in 14 categories for outstanding achievements in the delivery of employee development programs over the past year. Of the honorees, Saba also received a gold award for Excellence in LMS from the 2011 CLO Learning in Practice Awards.

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Global Hunter (GBLHF.PK)

Global Hunter's focus is on strategic and base metals, with an advanced stage copper oxide project in Chile and a highly prospective molybdenum property in British Columbia, Canada. GBLHF teams are working on developing the Corona de Cobre property in Chile and the Rabbit south property in British Columbia.

Molybdenum is a metallic, silvery-white element which is very stable chemically but it will react with acids. The physical characteristic that makes molybdenum unique is that it has a very high melting point, 4,730 degrees Fahrenheit. This is 2,000 degrees higher than the melting point of steel. It is 1,000 degrees higher than the melting temperature of most rocks. As a pure metal, molybdenum is used because of its high melting temperatures (4,730 F) as filament supports in light bulbs, metal-working dies and furnace parts.

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Loews Corporation (NYSE:L) will report third quarter 2011 financial results on Monday, October 31, 2011. A conference call for analysts and investors will begin at 11:00 a.m. EDT and will be hosted by the Company's chief executive officer, James S. Tisch, and chief financial officer, Peter W. Keegan.

Loews Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates primarily as a commercial property and casualty insurance company.

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Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (NYSE:VSI) announced that the Company will release its fiscal third quarter 2011 financial results before the market open on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. A conference call will be webcast the same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer and direct marketer of nutritional products.

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American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reported third-quarter net income of $1.2 billion, up 13 percent from $1.1 billion a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $1.03, up 14 percent from $0.90 a year ago.

American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide.

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Intel Corporation (Nasdaq:INTC) reported third-quarter results, setting new records for microprocessor units shipped, EPS, earnings and revenue, which was up 28 percent year-over-year.

“Intel delivered record-setting results again in Q3, surpassing $14 billion in revenue for the first time, driven largely by double-digit unit growth in notebook PCs,” said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. “We also saw continued strength in the data center fueled by the ongoing growth of mobile and cloud computing.”

On a Non-GAAP basis, revenue was $14.3 billion, operating income was $5.1 billion, net income was $3.7 billion and EPS was 69 cents. On a GAAP basis, the company reported third-quarter revenue of $14.2 billion, operating income of $4.8 billion, net income of $3.5 billion and EPS of 65 cents.

The company generated approximately $6.3 billion in cash from operations, paid cash dividends of $1.1 billion, and used $4.0 billion to repurchase 186 million shares of common stock. Intel’s board of directors also voted to increase the company’s buyback authorization by $10.0 billion, raising the total unused balance to $14.2 billion at the end of the third quarter. The company also completed a senior notes offering of $5.0 billion primarily for the purpose of repurchasing stock.

Q3 2011 Key Financial Information (GAAP)

Business unit trends:
PC Client Group revenue of $9.4 billion, up 22 percent year-over-year.
Data Center Group revenue of $2.5 billion, up 15 percent year-over-year.
Other Intel architecture group revenue up 68 percent year-over-year.
Intel Atom microprocessor and chipset revenue of $269 million, down 32 percent year-over-year.

McAfee Inc. and Intel Mobile Communications contributed revenue of $1.1 billion.
The platform average selling price (ASP) was up year-over-year and flat sequentially.
Gross margin was 63.4 percent, 0.6 percent below the midpoint of the company’s expectation.
R&D plus MG&A spending was $4.2 billion, slightly below the company’s expectation.
Net gain of $107 million from equity investments and interest and other, consistent with the company’s expectations of approximately $100 million.
The effective tax rate was 29 percent, above the company’s expectation of approximately 28 percent.

The company used $4.0 billion to repurchase 186 million shares of common stock



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Rimage Corporation (Nasdaq:RIMG) announced that a federal law enforcement agency recently placed an order worth $2.36 million for Rimage's Digital Evidence Solutions. The order was for equipment mostly delivered in the third quarter and service to be delivered over the next three years. The order includes disc publishing systems and related Digital Evidence Solution software and accessories. They will be used to distribute and preserve digital evidence in offices nationwide. Rimage's Digital Evidence Solutions automate the collection and management of many sources and forms of digital evidence to optical media for distribution and long-term preservation.

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Cleantech Transit Inc (CLNO)

Cleantech Transit Inc. was founded to capitalize on technology advances and manufacturing opportunities in the growing clean energy public transportation sector. Cleantech Transit Inc has expanded its focus to invest directly in specific green projects that could maximize shareholder value. Recognizing the many economic and operational advances of converting wood waste into renewable sources of energy, Cleantech Transit Inc. has selected to invest in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net).

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Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBEY) has been named a BEST Award winner by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) for the second time in the last three years. The ASTD BEST Awards is the training industry's most rigorous and coveted recognition. The BEST Awards recognize a select 32 organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success through employee learning and development. "These 32 companies excelled in creating innovative, vibrant learning cultures that clearly aligned with strategic business goals," said Tony Bingham, ASTD's president and CEO. "They get it. The leadership of these organizations value learning and know it is a strategy driver."

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Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) announced it is collaborating with Freescale Semiconductor to provide the Mentor® Embedded Linux In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Base Platform for the Freescale i.MX6 series of scalable, multicore ARM Cortex A9-based processors. This effort will help speed the deployment of automotive IVI systems based on the new i.MX6 processors.

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. offers internet media-driven advertising services, which covers and connects a range of marketing specialties, as well as search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness. Crown Equity Holdings Inc., together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services specializing in online publishing, which brings together targeted audiences and advertisers.

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Arris Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRS) announced that Jim Lakin, ARRIS President, Advanced Technology & Central Services Group, will present at Needham & Company's Fourth Annual Communications Conference at Needham Corporate Offices, New York on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at approximately 8:25 a.m. Eastern. A live webcast of the presentation will be available by logging on to http://wsw.com/webcast/needham50/arrs/.

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THL Credit, Inc. (Nasdaq:TCRD) announced that it will report its financial results for its fiscal third quarter 2011 after the market closes on November 1, 2011. THL Credit will host a conference call to discuss these results and its business outlook on November 2, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be led by James K. Hunt, chief executive officer, and Terrence W. Olson, chief operating officer and chief financial officer. For those wishing to participate by telephone, please dial (877) 375-9141 (domestic) or (253) 237-1151 (international).

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. offers internet media-driven advertising services, which covers and connects a range of marketing specialties, as well as search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness. Crown Equity Holdings Inc., together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services specializing in online publishing, which brings together targeted audiences and advertisers.

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ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) announced that it will present at the 18th Annual Newsmakers in the Biotech Industry conference in New York City. Harvey J. Berger, M.D., chairman and chief executive officer, will provide an overview of the Company's oncology pipeline on Friday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The ARIAD presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed by visiting the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://www.ariad.com/investor.

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MAXIMUS, Inc. (NYSE:MMS) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on November 30, 2011 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2011. MAXIMUS is a leading health and human services administrator for governments in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. The Company delivers administrative solutions to improve the cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality of government-sponsored benefit programs, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance BC (British Columbia), as well as welfare-to-work and child support enforcement programs across the globe.

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Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:LII) announced it plans to report third quarter 2011 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. Central time. All interested parties are invited to listen as CEO Todd Bluedorn and CFO Bob Hau comment on the company's operating results for the quarter, followed by Q&A. To listen, please call the conference call line at 612-288-0337 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and use reservation number 219563. The conference call will also be webcast on Lennox International's web site at http://www.lennoxinternational.com.

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Cabot Corp. (NYSE:CBT) has issued its sustainability report for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. The report, titled "Sustainability Matters," is now available online at www.cabot-corp.com. "Operating in a sustainable way is one of the most important challenges of our time," said Cabot President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Prevost. "Our products play a vital role in meeting many of society's transportation, infrastructure and energy needs. At the same time, we understand the manufacture of critical industrial products such as ours comes with an environmental footprint.

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