RELEASE : 12-041

HOUSTON (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- More than 6,300 individuals applied to become a NASA astronaut between Nov. 15, 2011 and Jan. 27, the second highest number of applications ever received by the agency. After a thorough selection process, which includes interviews and medical examinations, nine to 15 people will be selected to become part of the 21st astronaut class.

Yuma Border Patrol Agents Seize Abandoned Go-Kart Loaded with Marijuana

Tropical storm Dando and cyclone Funso affected more than 117,000 people and left 40 dead in Mozambique last week

16 websites that distributed copyrighted sporting events also seized - coincides with Operation Fake Sweep

NEW YORK (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- A Michigan man has been charged with criminal copyright infringement related to his operation of websites that illegally streamed live sporting event telecasts and pay-per-view events over the Internet. In a related action, 16 websites were seized. These sites illegally distributed copyrighted sporting events - including nine of the 16 which were operated by this individual. This investigation is being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center).

Release No. 0041.12

February 3, 2012 (MMD Newswire) -- WHO to issue guidance on hormonal contraceptives and HIV

FRANKLIN, TN (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Paul Donovan sold 10,477 shares of Clarcor Inc stock, or $550,476 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

WESTPORT, CT (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Mark Lazarus purchased 304 shares of Compass Diversified Holdings stock, or $4,311 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

WESTPORT, CT (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Ewing D Eugene purchased 392 shares of Compass Diversified Holdings stock, or $5,570 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

WEST POINT, GA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Chad Wachter sold 1,500 shares of Knology Inc stock, or $22,680 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

BEDFORD, MA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Ram Gupta sold 625 shares of Progress Software Corp /ma stock, or $14,625 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

AMARILLO, TX (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Tibbits Paul purchased 406,487 shares of Amarillo Biosciences Inc stock, or $14,227 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 2, 2012.

MILPITAS, CA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Andrew Pollack sold 1,892 shares of Jds Uniphase Corp /ca/ stock, or $24,567 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

ST LOUIS, MO (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Michael Hogan purchased 10,000 shares of Pulaski Financial Corp stock, or $73,157 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 2, 2012.

HOUSTON, TX (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Stephen Murray sold 20,118,200 shares of Francesca's Holdings Corp stock, or $462,718,600 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

RIVERHEAD, NY (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Edgar Goodale purchased 4,000 shares of Suffolk Bancorp stock, or $49,788 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 2, 2011.

KANSAS CITY, MO (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Jesse Small purchased 35 shares of Divall Insured Income Properties 2 Limited Partnership stock, or $9,102 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 20, 2012.

WALTHAM, MA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Seth Hoogasian sold 18,000 shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock, or $990,000 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 1, 2012.

HOQUIAM, WA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Andrea Clinton sold 1,000 shares of Timberland Bancorp Inc stock, or $4,170 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 2, 2012.

GREENSBURG, IN (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Brown Archie M Jr purchased 3,447 shares of Mainsource Financial Group stock, or $34,436 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 2, 2012.

MANITOWOC, WI (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Maurice Jones sold 44,271 shares of Manitowoc Co Inc stock, or $664,950 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on February 2, 2012.

CANTON, OH (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Richard Kyle performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 309 shares of Timken Co (TKR) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. Richard Kyle's title was listed as "President-mob ind & aerospace" at Timken Co within the filing.

COLUMBUS, GA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Daniel Amos performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 199,930 shares of Aflac Inc (AFL) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. Gift transactions were performed on 1,088 shares of Aflac Inc (AFL) stock. 250,000 shares were exercised of Aflac Inc (AFL) stock by Daniel Amos. Daniel Amos's title was listed as "Director Chairman of the Board/CEO" at Aflac Inc within the filing.

JACKSONVILLE, FL (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Loiacono Michale performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 15,432 shares of Global Axcess Corp (GAXC) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. 31,250 shares were exercised of Global Axcess Corp (GAXC) stock by Loiacono Michale. Loiacono Michale's title was listed as "Chief Financial Officer" at Global Axcess Corp within the filing.

ST. PAUL, MN (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- William Carroll performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 2,224 shares of Graco Inc (GGG) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. 5,625 shares were exercised of Graco Inc (GGG) stock by William Carroll. William Carroll's title was listed as "Director" at Graco Inc within the filing.

RICHMOND, VA (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Bruce Thomas performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 5,000 shares of Meadwestvaco Corp (MWV) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. 5,000 shares were exercised of Meadwestvaco Corp (MWV) stock by Bruce Thomas. Bruce Thomas's title was listed as "Senior Vice President" at Meadwestvaco Corp within the filing.

LISLE, IL (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Gary Matula performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 6,044 shares of Molex Inc (MOLX) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. 8,000 shares were exercised of Molex Inc (MOLX) stock by Gary Matula. Gary Matula's title was listed as "Sr. V.P., Info. Systems & CIO" at Molex Inc within the filing.

LISLE, IL (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Nauman J Michael performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 4,579 shares of Molex Inc (MOLX) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. 6,000 shares were exercised of Molex Inc (MOLX) stock by Nauman J Michael. Nauman J Michael's title was listed as "Executive Vice President, IPD" at Molex Inc within the filing.

LISLE, IL (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- Krehbiel Jr John H performed gift transactions on 16,666 shares of Molex Inc (MOLX) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. Krehbiel Jr John H's title was listed as "Director Co-Chairman of the Board" at Molex Inc within the filing.

KANSAS CITY, KS (MMD Newswire) February 3, 2012 -- James Miller's title was listed as "Director" at Guardian 8 Holdings within the filing.