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Office Supply & Depot Welcome to our Grand Opening Sale! It is our pleasure to introduce our 3rd branch store in the metropolitan city of Chicago. Located in the center of the busy business district, it is our largest store yet. And, to get you familiar with our store, we are having a Grand Opening Sale that you don’t want to miss. So come on down, and pay us a visit to be a part of this great Sale. Starting from November 25 until December 2, everything in the store will be discounted 30%. This is going to be an excellent opportunity to get in on some of the best bargains ever: Hewlett Packard A4 inkjet paper (400 sheets) $15.00 Clear blue ballpoint pens (20 pens) $4.99 Panda stati $12.50 Sony CD-R (50 pieces) $29.75 Sticky pads (76mm x 127mm) $2.99 When you are in the store, take a moment of your time to join our Premier Discount Club. It’s free, and with it you will get an additional 5% off on all items purchased in any of our stores in the city. There are no obligations or strings attached. Just sign up when you visit us, and maximize your discounts to the fullest.

Oil prices hit an all tiine high of $75 per barrel. With the current situation and at the rate it is going up, it may hit $80 per barrel. With an all-time record high, the new price has raised the eyebrows of economists, who say sortie direct and indirect negative effects from the new price on major sectors will be inevitable. Some troubled airlines struggling to maintain their leets, have announced that they cannot cover their fuel costs if oil prices it $80 per barrel. Adding to that, the domestic travel industry is being hit Iq y the all-time high oil price. Travel agents are eagerly expecting a drop ir oil prices to boost the tourism industry to get more people in their vehicles driving around the country. What is yet to cause the most impact on the economy is the negative discretionary spending by consumers oienergy. As people are reluctant to pay more for energy, they are pressur id to cut costs. Economists are concerned that the economy needs a boost -ather than this phenomenon.

Sushi that --------- melts Sakae in your mouth... Sushi"-- - London Daily To our distinguished guests, we would like to request your kind feedback after you have tried our food and service. This will help us to better serve you and improve ourselves in the quality of food. To show our appreciation for the time taken to fill out this form, we will provide you with a coupon worth 20% off on your next meal with usl Please indicate a number for each question, with "1" being not so good and "5" being excellent: 1. How do you rate our food and service overall? 1 2 3 4 5 2. Do you think our menu is helpful and clear when ordering? 1 2 3 4 5 3. What is your opinion of the quality of our food? 1 2 3 4 5 4. How do you rate the cleanliness of our restaurant? 1 2 3 4 5 5. How do you find our interior setup and ambience? 1 2 3 4 5 Please tick one box for each question: 6. How fast was your food served? ? less than 15 minutes ? 30-45 minutes 7. How would you rate the service quality of your waiter / waitress?159 *4’ ? impolite ? above average and helpful You may write any comments or suggestions here: ? 15-30 minutes ? more than 45 minutes ? average ? very helpful and polite Many thanks! Mr. Hitachi, Manager

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Collaboration Dear Mr. Baker, My apologies for the late reply as I was away from the office to attend the WISC (World Internet Security Conference) in New York. With regard to your proposal of a possible collaboration between Security Systems and SafeNet to co-develop a new Internet security product,I find it somewhat interesting. The reason is because, as you may well know, SafeNet is a company that specializes in Internet security appliances, especially in the area of firewall applications, and ,92- we are currently looking for some new technology that could add to our protection on a network level. Therefore, I was glad to receive an email message from you.I know that with Internet security protection on both the application and network level, we could introduce a phenomenal product by working together. After talking to some of my colleagues,I learned that Security Systems has done some outstanding research and development in the area of Internet security on the network level, especially in host prevention systems. We currently have a working relationship with a vendor doing similar protection systems on Linux-based systems. This does not necessarily imply that we cannot work together with Security Systems. In fact, if everything works out, we are more than willing to switch over and let you handle all the work in the future. Please send me a roadmap of our product development, a business proposal with details of possible collaboration, and also full product details with technical specifications and a brochure to start with. I’m looking forward to your reply. Andrew Kennedy Director of R&D, SafeNet

October 18, 2006 Jessica Parker 555 George Street Los Angeles, CA 90095 Dear Ms. Parker, We want to acknowledge receipt of and thank you for your letter dated September 28th concerning issues of Sports Today not sent to you. We have investigated the matter and found that you should have received your September and October issues, as your subscription is not up for renewal until November 1, 2010. We would hereby like to apologize sincerely for our mistakes. I have corrected the error and raised a packing order to be sent to you tomorrow on October 19, 2010, for the two missing issues. And to make up for the mistakes we have made, we have enclosed our two other best selling magazines (Cars Today and Home Today) in a different package. • We'd also like to let you know that we value you as an important customer to Sports Today. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to renew your subscription with us for another year. We have attached a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope and a subscription form with a special discount of 25% off our normal rates for your convenience. Once again, please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience we caused you. Feel free to contact us or email us if you need any further help or clarification. We will always be at your service.

Straton Life Assurance New Employee Training Theme: New Beginnings, New Challenges 7:00-8:00 A.M. Pick up orientation materials and name tags at the desk at the entrance of the Grand Hall. (Please wear your nametag at all times so that others can recognize your name and the branch office you work in.) 8:00-9:00 A.M. Buffet-style breakfast at the main floor restaurant. 9:15-9:45 A.M. Opening speech outlining the company’s history by Vice President Jack Thornton. 10:00-10:45 A.M. Your Role and How You Can Make a Difference," by General Sales Manager Mr. Sam Bowe. 11:00-11:15 A.M. "Straton Life in 2007" address by CEO Leslie Gown. 12:00-1:30 P.M. Lunch at the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant on the first basement floor 1:30-2:00 P.M. Small group activities and role playing. (You will be assigned to a group. The list will be posted at the entrance when you return from lunch 2:15-4:15 P.M. Question and Answer session with the management staff. 4:30-5:00 P.M. A motivational speech by last year’s rookie of the year, Mr. Harry Sinclair 5:10-5:20 P.M. Closing comments from the event coordinator, Ms. Teresa Penn

Akira QuikMotion QM-208 Safety Guide Congratulations on your purchase of an Akira QuikMotion Digital Video Camera. With due care and proper maintenance, your video camera will provide you with good and clear video images for many years to come. Please read the following guidelines to ensure maximum usage of your video camera: • Lithium-ion batteries (LI-808) have been specifically configured for this model. Use only these batteries, and, should you need replacement batteries, contact your local Akira dealer. Disposal of batteries should be in accordance with your local safety regulations. • The bundled charging unit (CH-99) and power cord (CO-22) should be the only charger used to recharge the battery. If you observe a deterioration in battery performance, allow it to be fully discharged before charging again. You should charge the battery for the full 8 hours for maximum battery life before using it again. • Wet conditions are not suitable for your video camera to operate. In the event that your camera becomes wet, you should stop using it and store the camera in a dry environment with the battery removed for 24 hours before re-using it again. • The camera and battery should be kept, stored, and operated in an environment with a temperature ranging from 0 to 40°C (32 and 104°F). • Do not dismantle the camera parts under any situation or circumstances. This may pose a possible health hazard as the camera may cause an electrical shock to the handler. Consult your local Akira dealer for any technical assistance.

Apartment for Rent Peaceful Corner House: Situated in a warm and secure neighborhood. Two stories, three rooms and two bathrooms. Large, fenced garden area. Monthly $1800. Two months' rental deposit required. Call Ali: (27) 233-6030 One-Room Apartment: Suitable for students and singles. Compact with small kitchen area, toilet, and sufficient space for a bed, sofa, and desk, but comfortable. Minimum 2-month’s deposit required. Monthly rent $400. [email protected] City Condo: Located in the heart of New York. Two-room unfurnished apartment on the 5th floor. Easily accessible to central town area. Elevator available. no pets please. $1500 per month. E-mail Mr. Wayne: [email protected] Vacation Guesthouse: Romantic guesthouse beside the water at Lake Toba for 3-month rental. Ah unforgettable getaway with breathtaking scenery and sunset, jbst the right place for couples, family gatherings, or a refreshing time away from work. Available from May 1- August 1. Guesthouse fully finished with four bedrooms and a fireplace. Only $1,500 per month. Con act Tom Keith: tom_keith©tobahouse.com

Morse in Franklin The Franklin Museum of Telegraphy in Philadelphia will present an exhibition on the life and invention of Samuel Finley Breese Morse, the inventor of Morse code, in those days, the transmitting of information using short signals or binary code was impossible. Samuel F. B. Morse’s invention brought about the enhancement of telegraphs, the further development of binary code, and the adoption of electromagnetism into this transmission technology. Models of the first telegraph and the early days of the electrical telegraph will be displayed at the exhibition. Portraits and paintings of historic scenes by Samuel F. B. Morse will be on display as well. We will be giving free demonstrations of Morse code transmission and providing a full explanation of the development of binary code. We will also be giving out small booklets on Morse code to children to understand Morse code in a fun way. There will also be some film clips and talks that will give visitors a deeper understanding of Morse’s life. It will be shown to visitors at the end of the tour so that everyone can fully grasp the meaning of the exhibition. The exhibition will commence from May 1 through July 30 at the Franklin Museum of Telegraphy. Tickets are available at $20 for adults, $10 for children below the age of 12, and 1M- a group rate of $100 for 10 or more people. Children below the age of 5 get in for free. Please contact us at [email protected] for further inquiries. To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Morse exhibit Dear Franklin Museum, 1W A group of 12 people, including my family and friends, is looking forward to visiting the Morse exhibition. However, 1M I was wondering if the exhibition is handicapped friendly and provides easy access to wheelchair-bound people like my brother. We also have a friend from China who is visiting us and will come along to the exhibition. He is not very familiar with the English language and American culture. May I ask if there are brochures or explanation materials in languages other than English? Are translations provided during the video clips and talks as well? Thank You, Ben Hawkins

June 25, 2010 Adventurer’s Camping Equipment Division Headquarters New York, NY 10025 Dear Adventurer’s Camping Equipment, I went to the Irvine store located on Harrison Street last Friday after I saw the sales ad on the paper and was hoping to pick up some items for my summer camping trip. (I have attached the ad to verify the validity of the sales promotion on a nationwide level.) I wanted to spend some time shopping at your store, so I left my office early. But to my dismay, instead of a wonderful shopping experience, I found the promotion ad not entirely valid and a poor customer service store attendant. From the printed ad, I was led to believe that every item in the store was 20% off the regular price. Unfortunately, I discovered that items that were on discount applied only to those that were labeled with a “SALE” sticker in the store. In this case, not more than ten items were on sale. I thought this contradicted to the ad published. I therefore challenged the store attendant with a copy of the ad I had brought. To my surprise, I was told that the discount on all items was not applicable to the store on Harrison Street. I was then referred to the store manager after insisting that the ad mentioned a nationwide sale. The manager did not bother to resolve the issue but insisted, with a very unwilling attitude, that the ad was a mistake! I left the store fuming without a single purchase. I have been a faithful customer of your store for a very long time, but the experience I had, along with my encounter with the staff at the store on Harrison Street, is just not acceptable.

IT’S IT Technology Review by Mike Vincent ([email protected]) Smartech T20i- Five-in-one Power Device You probably carry one or more of these devices at all times— an organizer, a phone book, a digital camera, an MP3 player, a video recorder, a voice recorder, or a remote control. We have been expecting a power device that has all the functions you need with maximum performance. For many years, this was just a dream, but now this device of the future is available and affordable. There is simply no way to compare the T19i with the new T20i. You just cannot. The T19i was a letdown for its performance, but the T20i is far superior. Although the T20i contains a wide variety of functions (everything you expect in a mobile phone), it will live up to your expectations for its performance. For the last 18 months, Smartech went back to basics— processing power and huge memory. The T20i is not rocket science or a new invention; it is simply, plainly a power device. Featuring the latest processor with 24GHz and a huge memory of 100GB, the T20i is the only device on the market to store more than 20,000 songs or 10 or more movies. Moreover, the T20i will shock the world with its size — it’s as big as your palm, and weighs no more than your business card There is no single mobile phone on the market with a digital camera of more than 8 megapixels. The T20i is the only one such device. This means high resolution pictures on a large LCD screen from your mobile phone! Why carry another digital camera around with you? The MP3 function includes both voice and video recording and playback, just like the media player on your computer. All five functions you expect in the T20i are at maximum performance. Unlike many current devices, which have either a good camera or a good MP3, the T20i has both! The T20i has withstood stringent industry tests for its reliability and performance as conducted by the National IT Standards! One last thing to consider before you pull your credit card out from your wallet though is that this little fantastic device will cost you a whopping $2,000.00. --------------------- To Mr. Vincent, I have been a faithful reader of "IT's IT Technology Review" every week, and I want to voice my disagreement about the Smartech T20i printed in your last issue. I received the T20i as a gift two months ago. I must say it really is anexpensive gift! 1 would not have bought it for my own usage had it not been given to me as a gift. I think it is overpriced! I must, however, agree that the device does quite an awful lot for its size. As a technical user, I still find some limitations of the T20i. The pictures I took were fantastically clear and crisp with its 8 megapixels. However, it does not have the f anti-shake feature which is present in most standard digital cameras. I am not able to take any pictures as long as I am in motion, and 1 mean even the slightest movement. The cable connection interface to the computer is really unstable. I was trying to connect my T20i for more than an hour just to download one picture! The connection was intermittent with an unstable connection. For the price you must pay to get the T20i, I would not recommend buying it personally. I i Moses Stone