New Opening Hours

Sun Valley Shopping Mall customers: please note our new opening hours.

As you know, we _____(1) open at 8.30 a.m. on weekdays, and at 10 a.m. on weekends.

_____(2) January 31st, we are opening at 10 a.m. every day.

Last year, we had few customers before 10 a.m., so we decided to change our hours. We are sorry for this change, but _____(3) that shopping at the mall will be even more fun.

Look out for some special events and offers coming soon!

NOTICE-CASUAL FRIDAYS

A number of staff members have expressed an interest in Casual Friday. I realize that this custom _____(1) in many offices nowadays.

I appreciate the fact that many of you have discussed this matter with me _____(2), and pointed out that our strict dress code is outdated.

Because so many people have expressed an interest in dressing casually once a week, we will have Casual Friday in this office starting next week. While we want to be relaxed, we do not want _____(3) our coworkers to styles of dress that may make them feel uncomfortable.

So, while the dress code will be relaxed, it does not mean that you can wear anything you want. Shoes and shirts are required, and beach and gym attire are unacceptable.

Amanda Jones, Director

Do you find _____(1) your home more trouble than it’s worth? If so, call Wimberley’s—the most trusted housekeeping service in Kent. Since opening five years ago, we have consistently received top ratings from our customers.

_____(2). Our crew takes care of window and floor washing, vacuuming, and tile polishing. We use state-of-the-art equipment to get rid of the odors, dirt, and stains you’ve been struggling with. Furthermore, if you need to remove large _____(3) items such as furniture or appliances, the Wimberley’s staff can do this for a small additional fee.

We _____(4) your home at whatever time is most convenient for you! So, if you’re interested, please call us at 555-9190.

The city’s Waste Management Division has been cleaning Brentridge’s streets twice a month. However, in response to the rapid accumulation of trash in several districts, we have decided to increase the frequency of this service to once a week starting May 1. _____(1), we hope to improve the appearance of public areas while removing substances that could contaminate the environment.

There are a few things that you need to be aware of. First, each neighborhood has been assigned a day of the week for its streets to be cleaned. _____(2). Additionally, residents must make sure to keep their curbs _____(3) at these times. This is vital as our cleaning vehicles will be unable to reach them otherwise. We would truly appreciate your _____(4) with these changes.

Nicky Candela 11:01 A.M.
Jacob, there have been some changes. Could you stop for some supplies on your way to work?

 

Jacob Brosky 11:04 A.M.
Oh, sure thing. But I thought that we got everything yesterday.

 

Nicky Candela 11:07 A.M.
I just got a call from Ms. Arden's wedding planner. She wants to add 40 cupcakes to her order. I've already put them in the oven, but we're all out of decorative silver beads. Also, we need more yellow icing to mix the right colors.

 

Jacob Brosky 11:08 A.M.
OK, so we need at least two bags of silver beads and four tubes of yellow icing, I'm guessing.

 

Nicky Candela 11:10 A.M.
Exactly. We'll finish that this morning and then begin work on the food items for Mr. and Mrs. Morton's anniversary party.

Due to increased security concerns, all computers at Macki Corporation must run current virus-scanning software. This software will scan disks and files that have been downloaded from the Internet for possible viruses. New virus definitions must be downloaded each month from the Macki Website since new viruses can be created at any time. Failure to run virus software on your computer will result in immediate termination from Macki Corporation.

To: All Staff
From: Brendan Rogerson (b.rogerson @ ellisellis.com)
Subject: Training Courses
Date: April 12

Hello all Ellis and Ellis Consulting staff,

As you know, I've been trying to find a way to improve efficiency here in the office and asked you to complete a survey providing your suggestions. -[1]-. For instance, a number of employees have expressed the desire to take more professional development classes so they can add to their skills. And at the same time, I have noticed that we have had to hire graphic designers on a very regular basis. -[2]-. When it comes to very big projects, like Web site design or creating our annual report, this seems appropriate, but in many cases, we are hiring them to do an hour of work that one of our own employees could probably do with a little training. -[3]-.

Consequently, I am considering organizing a short course on basic graphic design skills for any employees who are interested. -[4]-. This would allow us to use in-house skills for smaller design projects in the future. If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please respond to this e-mail and let me know before April 20.

Best wishes,
Brendon Rogerson
Human Resources Director, Ellis and Ellis Consulting

Telcorp in Trouble

The CEO of Telcorp, Howard Ballantine, has been accused of using company money to invest in personal real estate deals. A private committee was hired to investigate Mr. Ballantine's financial activity after Walter Scott, the senior accountant at Telcorp, noticed nearly 2 million dollars was missing from the company's primary investment account. Mr. Scott discovered the problem three months ago and reported it to Richard Flint, Telcorp's chief financial advisor. Howard Ballantine denies any wrongdoing, and is hiring his own team of financial officers to investigate the matter, a close friend of Ballantine's said. Telcorp was the nation's leading producer of cell phones until Softphone Inc. opened a factory in China six months ago, which enabled it to save nearly 10 million dollars in production costs. Mr. Ballantine's alleged actions suggest that the company will face more trouble in the future.

Sampat Labs
Cosmetic Testing
525 Hilltop Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

April 14

Bethany Fulton
Little Miss Makeup
255 Greystone Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28201

Dear Ms. Fulton,

For over 30 years, Sampat Labs has helped both large and small manufacturers secure reliable test data on their cosmetic, beauty, and personal care products. Our fully equipped laboratories are staffed by experienced technicians and researchers who understand the issues that most concern consumers, researchers, and manufacturing companies like yours. -[1]-.

In addition to testing products for its effects on skin, we are able to guide you through the proper methods for mixing chemical ingredients as well as storing and transporting finished goods. -[2]-. We also test how long your products last under a variety of environmental conditions. Moreover, our access to an extensive database of test results from other providers allows us to completely avoid conducting tests on animals. -[3]-.

Please review the enclosed documentation for complete descriptions of each of our services as well as detailed information on how to submit a product sample for testing. -[4]-. To obtain estimates of specific costs and processing times, you may call me at 555-9476 or e-mail me at j.west@sampatlabs.com.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Jacob West
Client relations, Sampat Labs

www.bennetthouse.org/visit

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Visitors and tour groups are welcome to view Bennett House from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. Groups of 10 or more are asked to make reservations a day in advance. Those who fail to do so may face significant waiting times. Admission is free, but cash boxes are located at the entrance and gift shop, where donations are gratefully accepted.

Bennett House can also arrange guided visits for students or tour groups for a flat fee of $25. -[1]-. All guests will receive informational brochures, which include history and facts about the Victorian-era home and the art and furniture contained in the rooms. -[2]-. The brochures contain pictures and short biographies of the house's former inhabitants as well. -[3]-.

A gift boutique and a tea shop are located near the exit. Postcards, souvenirs, T-shirts, tins of English teas, and teacups are available for purchase. -[4]-. The gift shop will not be open during the off-season from January through March, but the rest of our facilities will remain in operation. Bennett House closes on all national holidays.

Dear Readers,

This July, Horse and Rider will celebrate its 27th anniversary. Since its first issue was published in January of 1980, Horse and Rider has continued to bring its readers tasteful but entertaining articles covering everything about horses. To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering a special promotion to all our readers: a free three-month subscription. Plus, you will receive our special anniversary issue, which will be published at the end of July. This special issue will feature an article about Marjorie Clemmons, the Senior Editor and founder of Horse and Rider.

To be eligible for the special offer, just fill out the request form that is enclosed with this letter, and mail it to us by June 15th. As always, we welcome your quetions and comments, so if you would like to be included in our From the Readers section, please visit our website www.horseandrider.com and submit your review electronically. We thank you for your continued support, which has helped us become the most popular horse magazine in the country.

Sincerely,
Katherine Fields
Public Relations Advisor

Dear Museum Colleagues;

To celebrate Colorado Museum Month, we are devoting ourselves to promoting the unique services and programs that we provide for our communities and their residents in Colorado.

The primary goal of this year's Colorado Museum Month is to raise public awareness of museums' roles to a community. We are seeking support especially from the media, and even from politicians in the state. Our museums, located throughout Colorado, attract an increasing number of visits from all around the country each year by constantly paying attention to high-quality artistic works. In addition, we make available learning experiences for people all ages.

In order to make this special event more effective, we ask for your support and participation. Please take the following two steps that will help bring favorable publicity to our communities in Colorado:

. Invite more than one Colorado state official to your institution and ask for each person's opinion about how to better meet the needs of museum visitors.

. Write a letter to a newspaper, television station, or a radio station in your community to promote your institution.

Ready-made templates are also available on the Web. Please participate and make Colorado a more culturally rich place. With your support, we can make a difference.

Sincerely,

Nancy Rumblt-Trzcinski

Director
California Museum Association

Patak - Isn't your home worth it?

In business for four generations, Patak is renowned for its high quality, its vast knowledge of hand-knotted carpets, and its excellent customer relations. We deal only in genuine oriental and Persian carpets and rugs of the highest quality, with detail, workmanship, value, and hand-made beauty that machine-made imitations simply cannot match. All of our carpets are 100% handmade and take months or years to complete because the knots are hand-tied to a density of 400 per square inch! Our collection consists of the finest quality rugs made by Pakistani master weavers who have passed down the skill from generation to generation for centuries. They are made of the highest-quality materials: 100% New Zealand wool with highlights of silk. Isn't your home worth that kind of quality? Shop conveniently online at our website and search through a huge selection of hand-picked oriental carpets and rugs we have in stock! With this much selection, we're confident you will find the carpet that's right for your home. All prices include international door-to-door delivery, which can take as little as three days! Stop by and browse. You'll be glad you did.

Shopping for Free?

Virtual Mall is the creation of programmer Pat Gustin, who launched the free mobile game just nine months ago. To date, more than 300 thousand people have downloaded the application, of which roughly 60 percent are active at any given time. Such numbers are very appealing for companies who advertise through mobile applications.

"The idea of the game is simple," says Gustin. "People rent spaces in a virtual shopping mall and select products to sell from a catalog we provide." -[1]-. He explained that if the virtual vendors are able to manage their stores correctly, they make a profit in virtual money. -[2]-.

The game offers a level of detail and customization that is appreciated by users. It has even proven to be popular among women, a difficult target to reach in the world of mobile gaming. -[3]-.

Gustin says he is also working on another game called Virtual Farm, to which he will apply the same concepts but in an agricultural setting. -[4]-. He hopes to launch the game by early next year.

Those interested in learning more about Virtual Mall are encouraged to download the application for free. For details about Gustin's other games, go to www.virtualgamesco.com.

FILMOGRAPHY: Henry Spencer, actor

Run for your Life, role of marathoner Dale Warren
Directed by Aaron Marks

Some Prefer the Breeze, role of doctor Richie Dean, nominated for SPG Award for best supporting actor
Directed by Larry Loden

Therein Lies the Truth, role of lawyer Abner Cole, nominated for SPG Award for lead actor and won International Screen Award for lead actor
Directed by Greg Steinfield

Show me the Way, role of scientist Ellis Charleston, won International Screen Award for lead actor
Directed by Greg Steinfield

Bandits of Time, role of astronaut Hal Lourdes, won Sci-Fi Award for best supporting actor
Directed by Jerry Bradbury

http://www.screenactiontalkshow.com

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Join Korinna McKay every Wednesday evening at 5 P.M. for Screen Action, a radio program featuring news and interviews about the movie industry on Slick Radio 93.9 FM.

This week on June 7, Korinna welcomes Cheri Oakland to the studio, who will discuss her most recent work, Bandits of Time II. A follow-up to the incredibly successful Bandits of Time released two summers ago, it includes all the cast members from the first movie. Ms. Oakland will tell us about the film and her experience while directing the production. After the interview with Ms. Oakland, actress Cecily Monroe, who returns as the character Sylvia Slade in Bandits of Time II, will also join us to discuss the movie. Dial 1-800-555-3944 at the end of the program if you have a question about the movie that you would like to ask our guests. And if you miss this week's show, catch it later by clicking on the "SHOW RECORDINGS" tab after the airdate.

TO Bob Voorhies
FROM Marnie Hefner
SUBJECT Screen Action: June 7 program
ATTACHMENT Release form
DATE June 8

Dear Mr. Voorhies,

Thank you for calling in to our June 7 program. Your question and comments were very much appreciated by Ms. McKay and our guests.

As you may be aware, Screen Action records all programs and posts them on our site for the convenience of listeners. Regulations require us to seek the permission of anyone speaking on the program before we do this, so attached you will find a release form that we kindly ask you to sign and return to us.

Once again, we are appreciative of loyal listeners like yourself.

Regards,

Marnie Hefner, producer
Screen Action

Guitar Lessons

Sandra Cooper, the legendary guitarist from the Four Corners area, is now offering guitar lessons for students at all levels. Sandra's expertise is in Spanish and folk guitar styles. She is also well educated in classical guitar but is able to help students with almost any genre. Sandra is a professional musician and has over ten years' teaching experience. Prices start at $40 an hour, and the lessons are offered in her Santa Fe studio. Call 980-4323 for more information or email sandyguitar@happ.net.

To: sandyguitar@happ.net
From: Louiselovesmusic@netmail.com
Subject: Guitar lessons

Dear Sandra,

I am interested in learning to play the guitar. I already own a guitar and took lessons for six months, about three years ago. Unfortunately, I had an accident and broke my arm. I could not use it for a very long time, but now I am better and want to start the guitar again. I would like to study with you twice a week. I am free every morning except Thursday, and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. I work in the evenings.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Louise Merrifield

February 4

Dear Ms. Montessori,

As you are probably aware, my contract will expire at the end of March. We have already discussed my plan to retire, so hopefully this does not come as a surprise. This letter serves as official notification of my intention to step down as the company's vice president of finance. I would be happy to stay on for an additional month to train and assist any replacement you choose.

I have truly enjoyed my time with Homestead Properties and appreciate all the support I've been provided over the years. I will miss working with my wonderful colleagues, but I will stay in touch.

Thank you very much for all the opportunities you and the board of directors have afforded me.

Sincerely,

Edward Grainger

TO Florence Ingram
FROM Elizabeth Montessori
SUBJECT Party preparations
DATE March 12

Hi Florence,

You've likely heard the news about Mr. Grainger. I would like to organize a dinner party in his honor. You did such a wonderful job of planning our awards dinner last fall, and I was wondering if you'd be willing to take care of the arrangements for this event as well.

We plan to spend up to $6,000 on the party's location. The board and I will take care of the gift. The date would be March 27, which is a Friday. I can send you a list of people we would like to invite later today. I imagine 50-60 people will be attending. As before, the company is happy to offer you an extra $500 on your next paycheck as compensation. Please let me know if you're interested as soon as possible.

Regards,

Elizabeth Montessori
COO, Homestead Properties Inc.

EVENT RESERVATION CONFIRMATION: Grand-Mont Hotel

NAME	Florence Ingram	COMPANY (if applicable)	Homestead Properties Inc.
PHONE	(608)555-4995	E-MAIL	f.ingram@homesteadprop.com
EVENT DATE	March 27	EVENT TIME	7 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
EVENT SITE	2nd Floor, Victoriana Event Hall

NUMBER OF GUESTS: 66
MEAL: Four-course dinner with beef, fish, and vegetarian options
BEVERAGES: Open bar with soft drinks, wine, and cocktails
SPECIAL REQUESTS: Microphone and projection system with sound

This form serves as confirmation of your reservation, and receipt of your $2,500 deposit. The remaining funds of $2,500 is payable upon the conclusion of your event. In case of cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable. The total amount of $5,000 is inclusive of a $500 service fee.

BORDERLAND TOURS
For the adventurer

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Borderland Tours offers extraordinary travel adventures that very few dare to undertake.

This winter, between December 1 and February 28, we are offering a 30-day trip through the Sahara at 20 percent off our regular rate. This is a trek through one of the harshest but most scenic landscapes on Earth.

The route goes through four North African countries: Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, and Mali. You can read about each country in more detail by clicking here.

You will be required to provide a certificate of health signed by your medical provider proving that you are physically sound and capable of completing the trip. Otherwise, you will not be permitted to go. To this end, please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions.

If you would like to make a reservation, click here for booking information.

BORDERLAND TOURS
For the adventurer

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Fill out the booking form below and send us a deposit of $500 to reserve your spot. It will be applied toward the total cost or reimbursed if the reservation is canceled at least 30 days before your trip. If a cancellation is made fewer than 30 days before, only half the amount will be returned.

Name: Enrique Turner
Contact Number: 555-8991
E-mail Address: enriqueturner@swiftmail.com
Name of Tour/Itinerary: 30-day Sahara Promotional Tour
Dates: January 1 to 30

Mauritania Tour Option:

I read that the tour members will have several different routes to choose from once we reach Mauritania and that we are supposed to come to an agreement and go together. The option that appeals most to me is the one that involves traveling by train. However, I am willing to go along with whatever the rest of my group decides as all the options look exciting.

I have read the terms and conditions and agree to comply fully. ☑

SUBMIT

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey! ★★★★☆
Posted by Enrique Turner on February 10

I recently got back from Borderland Tours' 30-day Sahara Tour. At first, all I could focus on was what we were going to eat. I had been excited to try African cuisine, but I generally found it to be disappointing. Because we didn't stop anywhere for very long, the tour company provided most of the meals, which became repetitive. Anyway, the journey started in Morocco. We drove through Marrakech, Meknes, and Fez before traveling by camel to where the desert meets the ocean. From there, we crossed the border into Western Sahara and continued along the coast to Mauritania. In Mauritania, travelers can choose to go south to Nouakchott, camp out in Banc d' Auguin, take a train to Atar, or join a camel caravan to Tagant. The majority of our group wanted to go by caravan, so that's what we ultimately did. It wasn't my first choice, but I was happy just the same. We passed some breathtaking scenery on the journey. Read more...

To: All company staff
From: Claude Dubois, Personnel Manager
Re: Annual Awards Ceremony

It is time to start getting ready for the company's annual awards ceremony. It will take place at the Merrimack Hotel on Friday, November 10. Up to 15 staff members will receive awards from the company president that evening. We look to you, our company staff, to help us select deserving award recipients. Please send in your nominations for colleagues who you think merit the recognition of an award. Obviously, we would like to see names of people who have contributed more than average to the company. Send me your nominations by e-mail before October 15 so that we can have the list finalized before November 5.
Thank you.

To: claude_dubois@starco.com
From: marilyn_freeland@starco.com
Subject: nomination

Hi Claude,

I would like to nominate my coworker, Janet McGhee, assistant manager of the research department, for an award. Her dedication to her job is far above average. She always works long hours to make sure she gets her job done. If she is working on an important project, she will come into the office on weekends if she thinks it's necessary to completing her job on time. The rest of us in the department always look to Janet as an example of how to get a job done right. If anyone deserves the recognition of an award for loyalty and dedication, it's Janet. I hope you will consider her as an award recipient.

Thank you

Marilyn