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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
Heerenveen goalkeeper Kenny Steppe fails to stop a shot on goal from a free kick allowing Braga to score 2-1 during their UEFA Cup group E soccer match at Abe Lenstra stadium in Heerenveen, northern Netherlands, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008. Braga won with a 2-1 score.
Canada's Emily Brydon rubs her chin in reference to an injury she suffered last season following her run during World Cup Women's downhill ski training in Lake Louise, Alberta December 4, 2008.
TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Astana Team Boss Johan Bruyneel looks on during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 5, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife.
Forty-five euro coins, worth 500 Slovak Crowns or 16,60 euros, are seen in Bratislava where Slovakian banks and post offices started selling them on December 1,2008 before Slovakia joins the euro zone on January 1, 2009.
People walk behind the European Union's flag during the annual gay parade in Budapest July 5, 2008. Several hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police in the center of Hungarian capital as police tried to separate them from the participants of the Gay Pride march.
A researcher, with "no research, no futre" written on his forehead marches in the streets of Rome during a demonstration on November 14, 2008. Researchers joined the students during a national of protest against conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.
European Central bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet attends a joint news conference following a summit to discuss the international financial crisis at the Elysee Palace, October 4, 2008. European leaders vowed at the start of an emergency summit on Saturday to do what they could to fend off a financial crisis that snowballed out of Wall Street and is now hitting banks in Europe.
During this time, my grandfather Mack Sands, joined a New York City-based company that could sell wine because the law allowed the production and sale of alcohol for sacramental purposes ... Once Prohibition was abolished, he began selling bulk wine and capitalized on a growing demand for a reinvigorated beverage alcohol industry. The rest is history. 
We are proud to be part of the industry that is celebrating this historic anniversary ... Since Prohibition ended 75 years ago, the beverage alcohol industry has flourished in the U.S., providing consumers with brands they enjoy and the enormous variety that stems from a free market economy. Additionally, as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, we sponsor a number of programs and organizations around the world that encourage responsible drinking.
It was a graduate-level course in people management, planning, wine-making and cellar management
We remain confident about Constellation's ability to achieve targeted EPS and free cash flow goals for the remainder of the fiscal year while improving return on invested capital ... We continue to focus on efforts to improve our effectiveness and efficiency while adapting to ever-changing market and economic conditions in our key markets around the world.
Due primarily to the strong free cash flow and proceeds from asset sales during the first half of fiscal 2009, total borrowings have decreased by more than $400 million from fiscal year end 2008 levels
In particular, we continue to see consumer and retail enthusiasm for SVEDKA's 'Join the Party' election year marketing campaign, which is generating a considerable amount of excitement for the brand.
SVEDKA continued its excellent growth trajectory during the second quarter, and spirits brands including Ridgemont Reserve 1792 bourbon, 99 Schnapps, Caravella aperitif and Meukow cognac also performed very well
In the U.S., our premium and above portfolio is performing well in the marketplace with brands such as Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Estancia, Toasted Head and Wild Horse ... In addition, our Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin and Naked Grape brands continued to drive strong premium portfolio performance in Canada.
During the quarter, we generated strong free cash flow, reduced our debt, improved comparable margins and are well on our way to achieving our ROIC goals for the year. We are especially encouraged by the improved profitability from our North American wine and spirits businesses, and we are particularly gratified by our ongoing ability to rapidly delever.
The company's second quarter comparable net income and diluted EPS of $0.45 per share were in line with our expectations and represent positive momentum toward achieving our full-year goals
