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Evergreen Solar, Inc.Michael El-Hillow, 508-251-3311Chief Financial Copyright Business Wire 2009. Fact: Lionel Messi's 2009 year has ended just as he wanted it to.With the FIFA World Player of the Year honor, in addition to the Ballon d'Or, the Onze d'Or, the UEFA European Player of the Year, and several other individual titles, Messi is without doubt on the verge of making history.The Barcelona forward also helped his club to achieve a lot a last season, as his dazzling performance enabled the Catalans to steal the UEFA Champions League trophy, as well as the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish League title.What can be next The 22-year old doesn't seem to be tired of praises, and he has insisted on improving even more!According to Messi, getting his hands on the 2010 FIFA World Cup trophy is his next target, as he also looks forward to grabbing all six for Barca this season.Will this be possibleWell, considering the great abilities of the fabulous FC Barcelona no. 10 winger, no one canoverrule the fact that, at the very least, he could be close to his wish. Share your views...Go here to see the latest gossip on Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona.. LOS ANGELES(Business Wire)California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.

(Nasdaq: CPKI) today announced that Sue Collynshas been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. Ms.Collyns will maintain her position as the Companys Chief Financial Officer Ms. Collyns 23-year record of success includes seven years in the restaurantindustry with California Pizza Kitchen. Her broad experience across severalindustries has included roles with such leading brands as Sony, Pepsi,GlaxoSmithKline and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Her previous positions have includedVice President of Finance and Operations, Controller and head of StrategicPlanning.

Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, co-CEOs of California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.,stated, "Sue possesses strong leadership abilities and her insights anddirection have been integral to CPKs success. Her appointment to the newlycreated position of Chief Operating Officer reflects her ability to assumeincreasing levels of responsibility and complements her role as Chief FinancialOfficer. Sue is an extremely talented and focused executive who has developedexpertise in all facets of our business. We are confident that she is wellsuited to lead our organization in this capacity." In addition, Todd Slayton, who serves as Senior Vice President, CorporateFinance and Controller, has assumed the additional title of Chief AccountingOfficer from Ms Collyns. California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., founded in 1985, is a leading casual diningchain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, including theoriginal BBQ Chicken Pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads,appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts.

Of the chain's 252 restaurants, 204are company-owned and 48 operate under franchise or license agreements. Thereare currently 26 restaurants located internationally in China, Japan,Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, South Korea and Indonesia. There are26 CPK ASAP locations, 9 of which are company-owned and 17 are franchised. CPKpremium pizzas are also available to sports and entertainment fans at threeSouthern California venues including Dodgers Stadium, Angel Stadium of Anaheimand STAPLES Center.