58 for the quarter ending January 31 2009

SANTA CLARA, Calif.(Business Wire)Global ophthalmic company OptiMedica Corp has appointed medical device industryveteran Stephen P Hanlon as vice president of research and development. In thisnewly created position, Hanlon will be responsible for driving new technologyand product innovation for the company. "He isjoining a very seasoned management team that has demonstrated remarkable successdesigning, developing and commercializing PASCAL technology that has alreadybenefited hundreds of thousands of patients around the world. We look forward toworking with Steve to accelerate the development of new technologies andproducts that meet the highest standards of excellence in the ophthalmicindustry." Hanlon brings to OptiMedica more than 25 years of leadership experience inmedical technology research and development, with areas of focus includingstereotactic radiosurgery, image-guided surgery, implantable devices,electrosurgery and dialysis products.

He was previously vice president ofresearch and development for Boston Scientifics Neurovascular Division, wherehe oversaw a 100-person multi-disciplinary department and numerous successfulproduct launches. Prior to Boston Scientific, he served as vice president ofoperations for Photoelectron Corp. as well as vice president and general managerof the Radionics division of Tyco Healthcare (now Covidien). "OptiMedica represents the exciting convergence of sophisticated technology witha clear need for better treatment options for a large and growing patientpopulation," said Hanlon. "I look forward to bringing my experience withbest-in-class medical device companies to bear for OptiMedica in thisfast-moving, high-tech market." About OptiMedicaBased in Santa Clara, Calif., OptiMedica Corp. is a global ophthalmic companydedicated to advancing the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit ofphysicians and their patients. The company holds the exclusive license to thePASCAL Photocoagulator technology, which was originally developed at StanfordUniversity.

OptiMedica is funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, AlloyVentures and DAG Ventures For more information, please visit Nobles CommunicationsLaura Copyright Business Wire 2009. Even when he is out of place, he rarely gives up the big play.He has fluid hips, a quick burst, above average cover skills, above average tackling ability, and above average height for the position.Add a tough demeanor with a positive, aggressive attitude, and you can see why he'll be playing on Sundays.But the question remains: Is this the time to goThe so-called experts are all over the place on his projected draft positions.You'll see everything from second to fifth round.Part of the reason Warren hasn't been able to dominate at the corner position this season (although he's tied for second in the Big Ten with four interceptions) is because he's been asked to participate in a new scheme that puts him in a sort of hybrid safety/corner position due to Michigan's weakness at safety.Yet he's been all over the field.During the Wisconsin game, I couldn't help but notice him making several tackles of Bucky's tight ends that should have been made by others.Even though Warren is performing at the position, the spot duty has limited his evaluation and precluded him from solidifying himself as a lockdown corner.Michigan's defense is young and bad but will progress from this year to the next.That development should allow Warren to stay at corner and improve his stock.Should Warren have a breakout game against OSU this year, his projected stock could rise even further.That being said, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly the areas that Warren needs to improve upon.If he truly believes that he's playing at his best, he should go, even if that means sacrificing a round in the draft (absent the first round, of course).NFL scouts would have a full display of his skills from which to evaluate him.Of course, there's always room for improvement, but if he doesn't think he can get much better in the next year, it may make sense to go to avoid risking injury.He knows all too well the limitations caused by injury and may not feel the same sense of invincibility that other players who return for their senior years may feel.All this leads me to the final point: There's nothing wrong with exploring your options.He ultimately will make the decision that is best for him and his family.I am of the opinion that Warren will be in a Wolverine uniform next year.But you can't and shouldn't knock the kid for seeing what's out there. This article is also featured on Michigan Football Blog. BEAUMONT, Texas(Business Wire)Conns, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:CONN), a specialty retailer of home appliances, consumerelectronics, computers, lawn and garden products, furniture and mattresses,today announced earnings guidance for the quarter ending January 31, 2009. With two of three months in the quarter completed, the Company expects dilutedearnings per share, excluding potential fair value and goodwill adjustments, ina range of $0.53 to $0.58 for the quarter ending January 31, 2009.