For more information please visit or shop.callawaygolf .Callaway GolfTim Buckman, Copyright Business Wire 2009. Valhi, Inc. Announces Issuance of Final Low-Level Radioactive Waste DisposalLicenseDALLAS, Jan 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Valhi, Inc. "WCS and the citizens of Andrews and Lea Counties and the Permian Basin havebeen waiting for this day for many years," said William J. Lindquist, ChiefExecutive Officer of WCS."The state of Texas will now be able to meet itsobligations to the power plants, hospitals, universities, research institutesand other industrial generators in the Texas Compact to permanently dispose oftheir LLRW.This final license combined with the recently issued byproductmaterial disposal license and our existing permits and licenses gives WCS thebroadest range of capabilities of any commercial enterprise in the U.S. forthe storage, treatment and permanent disposal of hazardous, toxic, low-leveland mixed LLRW and radioactive byproduct material.We believe WCS has asignificant and valuable competitive advantage in this multi-billion dollarindustry The only U.S. inthe foreseeable future.""WCS has entered into a contract with URS Corporation's Washington Division todesign, engineer and construct the LLRW and byproduct material disposal sites. 
The byproduct site is expected to be operational in the second quarter of2009. Construction of the LLRW site is expected to commence in the secondquarter of 2009, following the completion of some pre-construction licensingand administrative matters, and is expected to be operational in the secondquarter of 2010," said Mr Lindquist Steven L. Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valhi, said "Valhihas supported WCS' operations and licensing efforts for over 13 years and weare pleased that the work of the large number of skilled individuals involvedhas resulted in the issuance of this license.With the continuing uncertaintyof commercial and federal LLRW disposal availability in the U.S., we believeWCS' growth opportunities are extraordinary.We thank the citizens of thePermian Basin for their overwhelming support in the past and we look forwardto our continuing partnership, as WCS significantly grows and expands thisbusiness."The WCS facility in Andrews County, Texas is currently licensed for theprocessing, storage and disposal of a broad range of hazardous and toxicwaste, byproduct material and certain types of low-level and mixed LLRW. Valhi is engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments, component products(security products, furniture components and performance marine components)and waste management industries.Statements in this release that are not historical in nature areforward-looking in nature that represent the Company's beliefs and assumptionsbased on currently available information.In some cases, theseforward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as"believes," "intends," "may," "should," "could," "anticipates," "expected" orcomparable terminology.Although the Company believes the expectationsreflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company doesnot know if these expectations will be correct.Forward-looking statements bytheir nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties that couldsignificantly impact expected results. Actual future results could differmaterially from those predicted. Among the factors that could cause theCompany's actual future results to differ materially from those describedherein are the risks and uncertainties described from time to time in theCompany's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.SOURCEValhi, Inc.John A St.

Wrba, Vice President and Treasurer of Valhi, Inc.,1-972-233-1700. MONTREAL, Jan. 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) In the results of voting announcedearlier this week, the University of Florida Gators were the 2008 recipients ofthe annual FieldTurf/Howie Long Award as the "NCAA Team of the Year." The Gatorsposted a 12-1 record, captured the Southeastern Conference championship and wonthe national championship at South Florida's Dolphin Stadium.The FieldTurf/Howie Long Awards are named after Pro Football Hall of Famedefensive lineman Howie Long. An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Long played forthe Raiders from 1981-93. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.Texas Tech Head Coach Mike Leach won the FieldTurf/Howie Long Award for "Coachof the Year." At the NFL level, the Tennessee Titans won the FieldTurf/ HowieLong Award for "Team of the Year," with Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher capturingthat honor for "Coach of the Year."Under the leadership of fourth-year Head Coach Urban Meyer, Florida is playingfor its second national title in the past three seasons. The Gators have beenled by an explosive offense paced by the leadership of 2007 Heisman Trophy QBTim Tebow and the explosiveness of WR Percy Harvin, along with a stingy defensefronted by All-America LB Brandon Spikes."We are honored to be the recipient of the FieldTurf/Howie Long Award," saidFlorida Head Coach Urban Meyer. "To navigatethrough the rugged Southeastern Conference and find their way again to anational championship victory is a tremendous testament to Coach Meyer and allthe assistant coaches and support staff at the University of Florida.
Thecompetition for this year's FieldTurf/Howie Long Award at the Division I levelwas as intense as it has ever been, so we offer hearty congratulations to (UFAthletic Director) Jeremy Foley and the entire Gator Nation."By a wide margin, FieldTurf is the industry leader in artificial turf. FieldTurfis the choice at the NCAA Division I level with 38 stadiums and 32 practicefields. Additionally, 21 of the NFL's 32 teams currently utilize FieldTurf attheir stadium and/or practice facility. ANAHEIM, CA, Jan 14 (MARKET WIRE) Mitco Industries, Inc., a leading supplier of precision mechanical parts,component assemblies and products, primarily for the oil and gas, andgeothermal energy industries, today announced that it has acquired itsthird major brand of single-shot and multi-shot products.Mitco is pleased to take over these product lines, as they substantiallybroaden Mitco's film based survey tool products. The primary repair, maintenance, calibration andstocking point will be their facility in Houston, Texas.Currently, Mitco is actively engaged in seeking qualified rental agents torepresent these rental products. Interested agents may contact the Companyat ry Mitchell, Sr., CEO/President of Mitco, commented, "We are excited toacquire this product line and will use the opportunity as both aspringboard into the rental business and further justification to continueour ongoing improvements of the support running gear and heat shieldtechnology and film production and supply."Mitco also offers development support through engineering design services,analysis, and rapid prototyping.