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We would like to extend our congratulations to Alicia Portalska, who will be our new Vice President of Marketing from January 1. This follows last week's news of Vice President Louis Larson's retirement at the end of the year. Ms. Portalska joined us as a trainee marketing assistant four years ago and was recently promoted to marketing director. We would like to thank Ms. Portalska for her dedication and outstanding contribution to the marketing department. Her work has had a significant impact on our sales figures. It is in part thanks to her tireless efforts that we have exceeded our sales targets this year. Congratulations, Ms. Portalska! Your example is an inspiration to us all.

Tolley Praises Local Farms

MANCHESTER (June 2)-Local horticulture expert Cassandra Tolley is scheduled to deliver a lecture Friday night at the Burton Auditorium in Manchester. The owner of Green Ridge Farm in nearby Windham County, Ms. Tolley will discuss the importance of supporting and promoting local farmers. A strong advocate for small-scale farmers and a small-scale farmer herself, Ms. Tolley has traveled extensively over the past few years to deliver her message of "eating locally." "If we make an effort to source our ingredients locally, we not only sustain and assist the local economy, we also encourage variety in the marketplace," says Ms. Tolley. "And that is beneficial to consumers."

"Everyone should spend their weekends browsing the regional farmers' markets," she adds. "It's the best place to get your groceries during the summer." Friday night's lecture begins at 7 P.M. It is free, but seating is limited. Please arrive early. To view a comprehensive listing of statewide summer farmers' markets, visit www.vermontfarmersmarkets.org.

From the Shadows to the Limelight

By Calum Ellwood

Dr. Esther Nujoma, an agricultural biotechnologist with the Namibia Institute of Applied Sciences, is the author of several books on the practical applications of biotechnology. - [1] - . According to book critic Paige Kinnock of the London Daily Register, "Dr. Nujoma has increased the public's awareness of the role of biotechnology in daily life through her ability to translate highly complex scientific material into simple language." Her latest work, Shining Behind Shadows, marks a departure from her usual subject matter. - [2] - . Rather, the book highlights the lives and careers of twelve of her peers from Africa and Asia. The idea came to her three years ago at a conference in Chile. As Dr. Nujoma recalls, "Listening to one speaker after another, I realized that many of my colleagues are from regions of the world, such as Africa and Asia, that were underrepresented." - [3] - . The book is quite compelling. Dr. Nujoma brings to life the stories of how her peers were drawn to the profession and the effort they pour into their work. The book does, however, fall short in one respect: it provides insights only into the lives and careers of those working in the field of agricultural biotechnology. I would have welcomed the stories of those specializing in animal, marine, or medical biotechnology, too. - [4] - . Even so, Dr. Nujoma has again succeeded in creating a work that speaks to experts and laypeople alike.

CAPE TOWN (26 October)- Locally based Roebling Vision announced yesterday that it will be merging with Novianto Technology, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. This action will allow Roebling Vision to expand its research division to include a team that specializes in cutting-edge vision technology.

"There is no doubt that we will be releasing new eyewear solutions in the upcoming year," said Roebling Vision CEO Obakeng Van Dyk. "With our joint efforts, there will be no limit to what we can do."

Before the two companies join forces, Vision's laboratories in Roebling Johannesburg will be expanded to be able to accommodate a much larger workforce.

Headquartered here in Cape Town, Roebling Vision has centres throughout the country. Its popularity grew about ten years ago, after several South Afri can celebrities began wearing Roebling glasses. The company is best known for manufacturing eyeglasses and contact lenses. Less known is the fact that it also has a small division devoted to research and technology located in Johannesburg.

Audition for a TV Baking Show

DUNMORE, PA-Think you have what it takes to be the next baking star? Get your cake pans and pastry brushes ready because the popular baking competition show, Toni's Baking Ace, has just scheduled auditions for its fifth season! Toni's Baking Ace has become a huge TV hit since it premiered five years ago. The show is named for its celebrated host, pastry chef Adrianna Toni. Long before becoming a TV celebrity, she founded multinational bakery chain TKL Creations and published Dolce Dancing, a dessert cookbook that has become a classic. If you are an amateur baker, that is, if you have never baked as part of a business, you stand a chance of appearing on Toni 5 Baking Ace. The first step is to complete show's an online application. The producers will select about 50 promising candidates and send each an invitation for an in-person interview. Those who make it through this first round will attend an intensive two-day baking audition in front of the TV judges. From this audition, sixteen lucky finalists will be selected as participants to compete for the Baking Ace title! Have your baked goods always impressed your family and friends? Do not hesitate to submit your application-and get baking!

Subway Sound to be Upgraded

BOSTON (April 1)-The public address systems at selected subway stations are scheduled to be refurbished, the Transit Authority announced this week. The systems are used to make announcements to commuters both on the platforms and in the stations.

Local commuters welcomed the news, although for some it was long overdue.

"It can be pretty difficult to understand the announcements at some of the stations I use most frequently," said Ian Miller, who has taken the subway to work nearly every week for the past eighteen years. "I had heard the reports about it on TV, and all I can say is that it is about time!"

Some of the systems currently in use are more than 30 years old. Worn-out speakers, wiring, microphones, and amplifiers will be replaced with new, more reliable devices. The work should be completed in October and cost more than $11 million.

Boston's subway system came together in stages over the course of several years. The foundational component of the system's Green Line first opened on Tremont Street in the late 1890s. It was the first of its kind in the United States.

E-Commerce Opening Doors for African Fashion Industry

ADDIS ABABA (6 May) - Africa's role as a consumer of fashion has been on the rise in recent years. This trend is largely due to the emergence of e-commerce, which provides Africans the opportunity to buy clothing from retailers with no physical presence on the continent.

Perhaps more importantly, though, the growth of e-commerce is enabling small-scale African designers to also become producers of fashion, as they showcase their collections to consumers worldwide. African shopping Web sites like Jumjum and Longa are making the work of African designers available for purchase not just throughout the continent, but also as far away as London and New York. - [1] - .

"African designers are finally gaining visibility," says Mazaa Absher, founder of Abbi Sportscore, Afri ca's fastest-growing athletic footwear company. "We have always had terrific design and production capacity here on the continent, but it was hard getting it out into the world. Now we are generating more sales online than we are in our stores."

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Even as Ms. Absher has transformed her company into an international powerhouse, she continues to highlight the advantages of manufacturing its products in her home city of Nazret. - [3] - . Africa's strong textile sector and innovative designs combine tradition and wearability, and this formula is allowing companies like hers to set their sights beyond the continent. "As more cities in Ethiopi a-and all over Africa- improve their manufacturing capacity, it will become easier to reach the rest of the world," says Ms. Absher. - [4] - .

8 February

Ms. Mala Chelvi

60 Jalan Tun Razak

54200 Kuala Lumpur

Dear Ms. Chelvi,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been nominated as a finalist for the Small Business Challenge competition this year. Now in its fifth year, this competition is designed to highlight innovative products and services launched by young entrepreneurs. The Web application that you developed, which provides a means of matching charitable organizations with volunteers, earned one of the top scores from our panel of judges.

In the next round of the challenge, you will participate in a live presentation about your product before a panel of expert judges. The three people with the best presentations will receive one-time grants of MYR 10,000 each to invest in their businesses.

Please go to sbc.org/competition and submit an outline of your presentation, a brief video that clearly illustrates the use of your application, and a passport-sized photograph of yourself. You will also need to sign a consent form allowing us to use your name and photo, if needed, in promotional materials on our Web site. The deadline for submission of these materials is 10 March.

Best regards,

Felix Pang

Chairperson, Small Business Challenge Committee

Jane Equi 10.41. a.m.

Hi Mate. Brian Jaffers just called to cancel tomorrow's walk-through at 721 Union Street.

Mateo Rodriguez 10:42 a.m.

That's too bad. That apartment is just right for him. Did you reschedule?

Jane Equi 10:44 a.m.

Yes, for Thursday, just before you show the Rockledge Place property to the Kim family. The two sites are very close to each other.

Mateo Rodriguez 10:45 a.m.

Great. Could you pleaxe confirm the time with Ms. Kim today?

Jane Equi 10:47 a.m.

Sure.

Wallaby Decking Serving Queensland and Beyond

- Congratulations on your new timber deck! Follow these tips to keep it in top shape for years to come.

- Apply a coat of UV sealant annually to shield the deck from the effects of moisture and heat.

- Keep the gaps between boards free of dirt and debris. Air must flow around and between the boards to prevent moisture buildup.

- Wash the deck periodically. Use a soft-bristled brush, a horse, and a chemical-free detergent to clean away dirt without removing the finish.

- Avoid water stains andmildew. Do not allow potted plants or other large, heavy objects to rest directly on the surface of the deck.

Hapkell Industries Pairs Up with E&T Recycling Center

June 19-The computer technology company Hapkell Industries just announced it will begin working with E&T Recycling Centers. This partnership will enable consumers to responsibly recycle computer equipment, at no personal cost, simply by taking it to a collection center.

"Used computers make up a rapidly growing waste source," said CEO Indira Kapoor. "As a major producer of computer products, we believe it is our obligation to reuse what we can and keep heavy metals out of the landfills. This is what prompted us to go forward with this initiative."

Hapkell Industries originally sponsored two pilot E&T collection sites and, given their success, aims to add ten more sites by year's end. To learn more about the initiative and for a map of current and proposed collection sites, visit ETrecyclingcenter.com.

To: Stan Anyati

From: Stella Gerraldi

Date: May 1

Subject: Café Marti

Dear Stan,

I called your shop yesterday and spoke with Andre about my vintage espresso maker. I was surprised that he was able to find replacement parts for such an old machine. He also re-created some parts that are longer made. Apparently, there is a brass holder for the manufacturer's nameplate that has not yet arrived from Italy. Once that arrives, the restoration can be completed.

As we discussed earlier, I need the machine delivered by May 7. On May 8 we will celebrate the tenth nniversary of the cafe's opening. The espresso machine has always been our centerpiece. We use it on all our advertising. Even without the maneplate, I need to have this vintage machine working for our celebration.

Regards,

Stella

To: Department Managers

From: Margaret Langley

Date: December 27

Subject: Extended-absence greeting

Attachment: Sample message #5

Dear Managers, In preparation for upcoming holiday when offices will be closed, I'd to remind you that company policy reuires each of our departmnets to replace the traditional greeting on their voice messaging systems with an extended-absence greeting that will play next week when callers are diverted to voice mail. This will involve making a new recording, saving it to the system, and programming the system to activate the recording at the cloae of our business day on Friday. Once you activate the extended-absence greeting, it will override the tradional greeting through the holiday.

The attached document contains the text of the greeting you should record. This is the same text we have used in the past, but as usual, the dates have been changed to reflect the current closure. Please use this document to record your holiday greeting. Make sure you activate it before you leave for the day on Friday.

Chef and lifestyle coach Lana Watson has announced her first foray into cosmetics with the launch of a new skin care business. Her Summer Garden skin care line consists solely of products made from organic ingredients and features extracts from plants, fruits, and vegetables. - [1] - .

"I've always served the healthiest possible food in my restaurant," said Ms. Watson. "Natural ingredients nourish our health and beauty from the inside out. 

- [2] - . My skin care line utilizes only the vitamins and proteins in foods, such as spinach and cucumber, and combines them to create powerful moisturizers and cleansers that are free from artificial chemicals. - [3] -."

Summer Garden products are suitable for those with dry, sensitive, or combination skin and will be available online and at select retail stores beginning this September.- [4] - .