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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 is a letter that recently appeared in the Oak City Gazette, a local newspaper.
  "Membership in Oak City's Civic Club . a club whose primary objective is to discuss local issues ....
• 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 president of a company that builds and sells new homes in Steel City.
  "Over the past five years, the population of Steel City has increased by more than 20 percent, and family incomes in Steel City have risen much faster than the national average....
• The following appeared in a memorandum from the owner of Armchair Video, a chain of video rental stores.
  "Because of declining profits, we must reduce operating expenses at Armchair Video's ten video rental stores....
• 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 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 a memorandum from the president of Excello Food Markets.
  "In 90 towns where Excello has food markets, natural-food stores specializing in organic food products ....
• The following appeared in a memo to managers of Christine's, a chain of craft stores.
  "Several major newspapers have recently run articles noting an increased interest in pottery....