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• The following appeared in a memo from the president of Bower Builders, a company that constructs new homes.
  "A nationwide survey reveals that the two most desired home features are a bathroom with a whirlpool tub and a large kitchen....
• The following appeared in a memo from the president of Viva-Tech, a manufacturer of high-tech medical equipment.
  "In order to reduce costs, we should close some of our existing small assembly plants and build a large central plant....
• The following appeared in a memo from the new vice president of Sartorian, a company that manufactures men's clothing.
  "Five years ago, at a time when we had difficulties in obtaining reliable supplies of high-quality wool fabric, we discontinued production of our deluxe alpaca overcoats....
• The following appeared in the annual report of a chain of stores that sell supplies for do-it-yourself home improvements.
  "Current reports indicate that sales of new homes nationwide declined by 9 percent during the past year, while sales of existing homes increased by 16 percent....
• The following appeared in a memo from a vice president of a large, highly diversified company.
  "Ten years ago our company had two new regional office buildings built in two different regions....
• The following appeared in a memorandum from the president of Hyper-Go Toy Company.
  "Last year, sales of our Fierce Fighter toy airplane declined sharply, even though the toy had been a top seller for three years....
• The following appeared in a memo from the president of a company that makes breakfast cereals.
  "In a recent study, subjects who ate soybeans at least five times per week had significantly lower cholesterol levels than subjects who ate no soy products....
• The following appeared in a memo from the chief operating officer of the Presto Manufacturing Company.
  "Since orders for our major product increased by over 200 percent last quarter, we should promptly expand production by building a new manufacturing plant in Summit City....
• The following appeared as an editorial in one of Coleville's city newspapers.
  "Even though a high percentage of Coleville City's businesses failed last year, we who live in Coleville City should keep in mind the fact that the Coleville region has attracted a great many new businesses over the last three years....