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Dar Pfeiffer Reports Strong Q2 Profit On Wednesday, Dar Pfeiffer, one of the largest brokerage firms in the world, reported a second-quarter profit that was 53% larger than expected. The second-quarter profit was attributed to a one-time deal with money manager Tapcourt. Shareholders saw this profit in the form of a $2.46 increase in share prices. The same period last year showed a $1.07 increase a share. Excluding the deal with Tapcourt, Dar Pfeiffer would have reported a profit 23% larger than expected. Either way, Dar Pfeiffer topped market predictions for performance by at least $1.58 a share.

21st Annual Spears Foundation Conference on Health Conference Purpose The 21st Annual Spears Foundation Conference on Health provides professional education and networking for doctors, dentists, nurses, social workers, health care instructors, students, and anyone else involved or interested in the health care profession. The conference is funded by grants to the Spears Foundation from the Department of Health, the Children's Health Network, the Family Health Association, the Organization for World Health and Nutrition, and with support from the Sebastian L. Turner Foundation and the Phillippe Endowment. Conference Goals The focus of this year's conference will be promoting proper nutrition among children. Childhood nutrition is a significant health care issue in light of the increased prevalence of childhood illnesses related to an improper diet. In addition to posing immediate health consequences, a poor diet can contribute to poor health throughout an individual's life and eventually lead to conditions like obesity and heart disease. The goal of the 21st Annual Spears Foundation Conference on Health is to foster the awareness and early prevention of improper childhood nutrition within the field of healthcare. The conference aims to: ■ broaden the discussion on nutrition to include health impacts at local, state, national and international levels among individuals under the age of 12 ■ describe the latest physical and mental health findings related to improper childhood nutrition ■ highlight innovative research, practices, and programs that seek to improve the nutrition of children ■ emphasize prevention and intervention strategies appropriate for children of different cultures, physical abilities, geographic settings, and communities Conference Dates Friday March 23 to Sunday March 25 Contact Information Spears Foundation Conference on Health Attn: Conference Manager Lawrence P. Martin, Jr. 8 Newbury Street Boston, Massachusetts 02115 Phone: 617-262-0044 Fax: 617-262-0008 E-mail: [email protected].

Best Cities For Tech Workers According to DataQuest's latest figures, the best jobs in technology are located in eight metropolitan areas: New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Houston, and Philadelphia. DataQuest first began collecting this data five years ago. The list of top-tech cities has changed since then, but demand for tech workers has not - it has risen by twenty-five percent. If you are pursuing a career in technology, but do not live in or near one of the top-tech cities, there is still plenty of opportunity. Matthew Martinez, CEO of NetStaff, a high-tech staffing firm with offices around the country, said that the companies his company recruits for are always looking for more employees with tech expertise. According to Martinez, ”For most areas it is currently an 'employees market,' meaning that many employees in technology are able to pick and choose their jobs, ask for better benefits, and arrange flexible work schedules.

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The Bridgeport Revitalization Committee(BRC) 13 Robin Way Bridgeport, MA 02126 Kevin Taylor 203 8th Avenue Bridgeport, MA 02133 Dear Mr. Taylor, I am excited to announce to our members that we have received a $750,000 grant from the Roger Coopers Foundation for our City Renovation Project. The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and Lincoln Way. We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks. This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us to accomplish. We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design! Denise LeBaron.

The Stemeresch Water Treatment Plant It is the goal of the Stemeresch Water Treatment Plant to keep the Stemeresch River, the streams that flow into it, and our entire water supply as clean and healthy as possible. We want the people who live in San Realto Township and the visitors to this great city to enjoy all we have to offer, from parks and shopping, to golf courses and swimming pools. None of this would be possible without our water supply. Each month, the Stemeresch Water Treatment Plant reclaims about a quarter of the water that passes through the plant(about 1.0 million gallons) and uses it to irrigate landscaping for the city's parks and recreation areas. Additionally, all so-called biosolids that are removed from the wastewater process are dried and tested to make sure they meet Class A requirements, which means the solids can be recycled as fertilizer. The Mission of the Water Pollution Administration is to efficiently, effectively, and professionally: * collect and treat wastewater * recycle biosolids responsibly * protect the health and safety of the local community * protect the water quality of the Stemeresch River and streams * supplement the water supply with recycled water for park irrigation * promote discussion about water treatment and conservation with the public.

Jared O'Connor 1205 Coconut Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33028 April 14 20— Mr. Bradley Chang Director of Human Resources Utmost.com 9225 Perry Avenue, Suite 302 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33028 Dear Mr. Chang, I am writing to thank you for the time you took to discuss the technical support manager position at Utmost.com with me. I really enjoyed learning more about the position and the company's operations. I also enjoyed the opportunity to meet and observe your employees; I was impressed by the excitement and enthusiasm they had for their jobs, and for the company as a whole. It is no wonder that Utmost.com has been so successful. I would like to confirm my strong interest in the position. I feel I would be a good fit. I have a strong work ethic, I enjoy working in teams, and I am a creative problem-solver. I look forward to hearing from you about the position. If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Jared O'Connor.

The US Hardware Manufacturing Sector The hardware manufacturing sector in the United States generated $3.08 billion in sales last year. The industry currently employs approximately 18,000 people, nearly 15,000 of whom are engaged in production. During the 1980s and 1990s, large corporations began to acquire smaller firms. For example, Twin Falls Hardware, long the number-two company in the industry in terms of sales, acquired eight companies between 1986 and 1993, further reinforcing its position. In 1995, two large hardware manufacturers, Gator Inc. and Kairn Corporation, merged to form Kairn Holdings, an arrangement profitable for both companies. Kairn Holdings was the leading hardware manufacturer in the United States in 1998, and continues to be a market leader. The majority of companies in the hardware manufacturing sector are privately owned. The industry is concentrated in the Southeastern United States, with over 40 percent of shipments originating there.

Passage 1: Street Maintenance, McFarlen, MN To report problems with street maintenance please call the public works department at 341-472-3680 during our normal office hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. After hours, please leave a message on the Public Works Hotline at 341-472-3600, or e-mail the public works department at [email protected]. In case of an emergency, please contact the McFarlen Police Department at 341-472-3000. If you notice any of the following, please report the problem: * Potholes, street asphalt, guardrails, or reflective markers on City-maintained streets need to be repaired or replaced. This excludes areas where road maintenance is in progress. * Street traffic signs need to be repaired or replaced * Pavement marking needs repair (e.g., yellow lines between lanes) * Parking meters are knocked down or not working * Streets are flooded due to storms * Spill response is needed * Graffiti is found ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Passage 2: To: From: Becky Price Date: January 23, 20— Subject: Stop sign down ------------------------------------------------------ To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to let you know that there is a stop sign down, at the corner of Cherry Street and Tenth Avenue. It must have fallen down during the storm last night. I'm concerned because this is a residential area that borders the high school property. The corner gets a lot of traffic, especially when school is in session, and I believe it could be dangerous without a stop sign. Normally, Cherry and Tenth is a four-way-stop intersection. As you can no doubt imagine, without the stop sign, the possibility for accidents is high. If you would like to contact me, please feel free to do so: 742-488-3126. Thanks, Becky Price.

Passage 1: New Travel Statistics Released U.S. airline passengers last year arrived late to their destinations and lost their luggage more often than passengers in previous years, yet complained less frequently, according to statistics released last Friday by the U.S. Department of Air Transportation. According to the department's report, 75 percent of all passenger airplanes last year failed to arrive on time. Airplanes the previous year had a 77 percent on-time arrival rate. Additionally, there were 6.7 reports of lost or damaged baggage for every 1,000 passengers, up from 6.6 reports per 1,000 the previous year. That statistic has risen steadily since 2002. Among national carriers, Colorado Airlines and SkyClear Air had the lowest rates of mishandled baggage, while Northeast Atlantic and BTB Airlines reported the highest. The report also found that Colorado and Limitless Air had the highest on-time arrival rates, while the lowest were recorded by JetHigh Air and Skyward Air. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Passage 2: Best airports for on-time arrivals: ---------------------------------------------- Percentage of on-time arrivals: Cincinnati 83.14 Salt Lake City 82.82 Phoenix 80.27 Best airports for on-time departures: ---------------------------------------------- Percentage of on-time departures: Salt Lake City 85.68 Cincinnati 84.48 San Diego 82.42 Worst airports for on-time arrivals: ---------------------------------------------- Percentage of on-time arrivals: Newark 62.56 New York City 64.16 Chicago 68.23 Worst airports for on-time departures: ---------------------------------------------- Percentage of on-time departures: Chicago 68.84 Atlanta 71.61 Newark 71.87

Passage 1: Circulation at the top 10 newspapers Average paid weekday circulation of the 10 largest U.S. newspapers for the 6 months ended June 30 and percentage change from the same period a year ago: --------------------------------------------------- Newspaper Circulation % Change --------------------------------------------------- USA Daily 2,272,815 2.09 --------------------------------------------------- The Wall Street Report 2,049,786 -1.00 --------------------------------------------------- The New York Messenger 1,142,464 0.05 --------------------------------------------------- Los Angeles Herald 851,832 -5.40 --------------------------------------------------- The Washington News 724,242 -3.77 --------------------------------------------------- New York Daily Star 708,477 -3.75 --------------------------------------------------- New York Tribune 673,389 0.08 --------------------------------------------------- Chicago Chronicle 579,079 1.11 --------------------------------------------------- Houston Bulletin 512,888 -4.11 --------------------------------------------------- The Phoenix Globe 438,765 3.11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Passage 2: From: Kenneth Behan, Managing Editor, Kelbyville Dispatch To: Editorial and reporting staff Date: April 8, 20— Re: Circulation numbers Attachments: circulation.doc -------------------------------------------- All, I've sent you this clipping from the USA Daily on newspaper circulation to make a point. We have been feeling pressure from above to increase circulation. But this year's numbers are up two percent compared to last year's! That is magnificent when you consider that firstly, our population base here in the Kelbyville area has actually shrunk by four percent in the last year; and secondly, almost none of the major newspapers in the nation are doing as well as we are. So I want to say congratulations to everybody. You are doing terrific, terrific work and I am well aware of it. Keep it up.

Passage 1: From: Kenan Beauchamp [[email protected]] To: Customer Service [[email protected]] Subject: December bill request Date: January 11 To Whom It May Concern: My account with Henderson Utilities Company is set up such that my monthly utility bills are directly deducted from my checking account. I noticed this month that $187.33 had been deducted from my account for utilities. Since becoming a customer of HUC, my monthly utility bill has never exceeded $150. Since I never received a paper bill from you, I'd like to request a copy of the bill to ensure that I was not overcharged for any services. Thank you. Sincerely, Kenan Beauchamp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Passage 2: Henderson Utilities Company 43 Warm Springs Road Henderson, Nevada 89014 (702) 493-4343 Account number: 920-53-10332 Name: Kenan Beauchamp Address: 19 Galleria Drive Henderson, Nevada 89002 Billing period: December 7 - January 7 Due date: January 23 Total amount due: $187.33 Water: $31.87 Electricity: $42.11 Gas: $113.35 * Open an online billing account today to have your bills delivered to your e-mail account. With online billing, you can also pay your bills online. To sign up for an account, visit www.x.com/onlinebill.

Dear Sirs, Four months ago, I signed up for a premium membership at Fitness First at a monthly fee of $55. When I signed up, I was told that I was free to cancel my membership at any time, for any reason, with no extra payment. Since I joined, I have been extremely disappointed in the Fitness First's facilities and staff. The locker rooms and swimming pools are poorly maintained and extremely dirty. The Jacuzzi has been out of order for more than a month and repairs on it have not even begun. The Pilates class schedule has been changed several times, without notice, and the instructor never seemed to be fully devoted to the class. I telephoned Fitness First and was told that - contrary to what I was told verbally when signing up - I would have to pay a "processing fee" of $75 to end my membership. One week later, I received a bill in the mail saying I still owed the processing fee. I refuse to pay this fee. If you continue billing me, I will be discussing the matter with my lawyer. In addition, I will be filing formal complaints with the City Business Bureau and the Health Department about the unsanitary condition of your facilities. I suggest you discuss the matter with your billing department immediately. Julia Londale

IntersiI Corp. to Move: Local Residents Get Jobs, Company Gets Tax Benefits IntersiI Corp., manufacturer of high-performance wireless networking solutions, announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Irvine, Calif. to Milpitas, effective December 1, 2010. The company plans to accommodate the expanding operation with the relocation of the finance, human resources, IT and sales operations facilities. Intersil Corp. cited Milpitas' skilled work force, good access to an international airport, and the generous tax incentives offered by the state government and the cost-effective environment as the main reasons for choosing the city for its new head office. The move is expected to generate up to 90 new high-paying jobs for local residents. With an average annual salary of $10,000, Intersil's annual payroll for workers in Milpitas will surpass $4 million. This is good news for the city. "Our attractiveness as a place to live and work, makes this city an excellent home for Intersil where they can prosper and grow well into the future. Also, Intersil's impressive salaries will significantly impact the local economy," said Mayor Ronald Lopez. Although the relocation will cost Intersil Corp. a significant amount of money, executives feel it is a worthwhile investment. "We can continue to execute our plan towards profitability, while building our company for the future in the new site," CEO Adriana Cruz said in a press statement.