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Pier 1 Imports, Inc (NYSE:PIR) is hosting a store event for shareholders and members of the buy- and sell-side analyst community later this morning at its newly remodeled Pier 1 Imports store located at 71 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York, during which members of the management team will provide a general update on the Company’s business. In anticipation of this event, the Company announced that based on current sales and merchandise margin trends, earnings per share are anticipated to be at least $0.18 per share for the third quarter ending November 26, 2011.

Pier 1 Imports, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an importer and specialty retailer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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. The Company 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).

Biomass used as a fuel reduces the need for fossil fuels for the production of heat, steam, and electricity for residential, industrial and agricultural use. Biomass is always available and can be produced as a renewable resource. Biomass fuel from agriculture wastes maybe a secondary product that adds value to agricultural crops.

Cleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO) is pleased to announce it has met its funding requirement to secure the Company’s ability to earn in 25% of the 500KW Merced Project.

The Company is in the final stages of closing its initial interest in the Merced Project and is currently working on completing the necess! ary docu mentation and expects closing the transaction soon. As previously announced Cleantech has the option to earn up to 40% of the Merced Project and the Company plans to continue to work towards increasing its interest in the Merced Project as they move ahead.

Biomass does not add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere as it absorbs the same amount of carbon in growing as it releases when consumed as a fuel. Its advantage is that it can be used to generate electricity with the same equipment or power plants that are now burning fossil fuels. Biomass is an important source of energy and the most important fuel worldwide after coal, oil and natural gas.

For more information about Cleantech Transit Inc., visit www.cleantechtransitinc.com

Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:UHS) announced that Steve Filton , Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will present at the Lazard Capital Markets Health Care Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. EST .

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers.

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