The new funds will be used to build ZeaChems firstcellulosic biorefinery

The new IPMS incorporates a damagecontrol system and electrical control system. The Halifax Class frigate (hull designation FFH) is a class of multi-role patrolfrigates that have served the Canadian Forces since 1992. HMCS Halifax (FFH 30)was the first of an eventual twelve Canadian-designed and built vessels, whichcombine traditional anti-submarine capabilities with systems to deal withsurface and air threats. In 2007, the Canadian government announced a plannedrefit of the Halifax Class known as the Halifax Class Modernization Project oralternately as the Frigate Life Extension. The Halifax Class IPMS program follows on the heels of the selection of L-3sIPMS in October 2008 for the Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) project by Thales UKfor the United Kingdoms Ministry of Defense. L-3 MAPPS, a division of the L-3 Marine & Power Systems group, has over 25 yearsof experience in pioneering technological advances in the marine automationfield and over 35 years of experience in delivering high-fidelity power plantsimulation to leading utilities worldwide.

In addition, the company has morethan three decades of expertise in supplying plant computer systems for Canadianheavy water reactors. L-3 MAPPS also provides targeted controls and simulationsolutions to the space sector. To learn more about L-3 MAPPS, please visit the companys Web site at L-3 is also a leading providerof high technology products, subsystems and systems The company reported 2007sales of $14 billion.

To learn more about L-3, please visit the company's Web site at uses its Web site as a channel of distribution of material companyinformation. Financial and other material information regarding L-3 is routinelyposted on the companys Web site and is readily accessible. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth inthis news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictivein nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that includewords such as "expects," "anticipates,""intends," "plans," "believes,""estimates," "could" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Theforward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks anduncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any suchstatement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's SafeHarbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in thecompany's recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities andExchange Commission. By Louis "King of Roncesvalles" PisanoGiven that not much seems to be going the Leafs' way, changing up the lines and defensive pairings would usually be an acceptable solution as a coaching decision.But have the Leafs really had any time this season to form some chemistry with a set lineup over a period of timeNot that I’ve seen.The lack of success early in the season led to many line changes as some of the young players, who in the preseason gave Leaf fans hopes for a playoff berth, were watching from the press box and eventually sent down to the Marlies.Then, with Phil Kessel being cleared to play and inserted into the lineup, the juggling continued while the coaching staff tried to find complementary players for this young sniper.With that in mind, how difficult is it to change your thoughts on the fly going down the ice on a nightly basisFor example: when playing with Mikhail Grabovski, who will straddle the line and try to gain the zone carrying the puck, as opposed to playing with Matt Stajan, who you know is going to dump the puck immediately after crossing centre ice.The same can be said for the defensive pairings for the Leafs, which have changed nightly due to injury or poor play as a unit.Without that split-second knowledge of who’s with you or who you are with on the rush, mistakes are going to be more frequent.More often than not, this will result in either being late on the forecheck or an offside without that consistency and knowledge of your linemates.This applies to the defence as well: not knowing who is taking the man when the puck is dumped in, and in other situations, it creates hesitation, which could lead to turnovers along the boards and in their own zone.Another side effect of this lack of regularity in respect to set lines is the dreaded neutral zone turnover, which has been detrimental to this Leafs team all season.

These turnovers at the opposing team's blue line or while breaking out of their own zone creates those odd man rushes going the other way, leading to quality scoring chances, which teams have been capitalizing on frequently.This is all a coaching nightmare, but in this case does the responsibility for this lack of cohesiveness fall squarely on the one having the nightmare, namely Ron WilsonThe Toronto Maple Leafs' staff and players, along with Leafs Nation, are all looking for answers to what ails this team. The funding round was co-led by venture capital investorsGlobespan Capital Partners and PrairieGold Venture Partners with follow-oninvestment by MDV-Mohr Davidow Ventures, Firelake Capital and Valero EnergyCorporation, the largest petroleum refiner in the United States. ZeaChem is developing a cellulose-based green fuels and chemicals biorefineryplatform that converts renewable non-food biomass into market-competitiveproducts such as ethanol. The new funds will be used to build ZeaChems firstcellulosic biorefinery. "ZeaChem has made tremendous progress over the past year towards commercializingits hybrid cellulosic ethanol technology," said James Imbler, president andchief executive officer, ZeaChem Inc. "The initial Series B funding will allowus to produce the highest yield, lowest capital cost, lowest carbon footprintbio-based fuels and chemicals benefitting our investors, strategic partners, andour future customers. Securing such funding in a challenging economy - fromindustry leaders in both energy and venture capital - is testament to the valueof ZeaChems third generation cellulosic ethanol platform." "Colorado is well-positioned to support innovation in the renewable fuelsindustry," said Don Elliman, executive director of the Colorado Office ofEconomic Development and International Trade.