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Velon Refrigerators s. A.

323 Via Da Costa,

Sao Paolo, Brazil

Tel: (40) 77211

Website: http://www.cosmo.br

May 13

Ms. Karen Woodward, Executive Manager Higham Industries

150 Towns Road

Chicago, IL 60601

U.S.A.

Dear Ms. Woodward,

Thank you for your letter dated May 7 about a possible alliance between our two companies. We are quite excited at the proposal of teaming up on a project. We would like to discuss it with you further and welcome you to visit our office in Sao Paolo to discuss the matter in detail. Any time after May 30 will be fine with us.

One thing that needs to be addressed before we move forward is the price of the products you will provide. One of the priorities of our business has been marketing quality refrigerators at reasonable prices. If we can reach an acceptable price range, we would like to go ahead and sign a contract with you immediately. Please send us your ideas regarding this issue so that we can examine them prior to the meeting.

Sincerely yours,

Alejandro Zaralejos

Vice President 

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Regarding your stay at Lord Manaus Hotel

Lord Manaus Hotel is about a 15-minute walk from Manaus’ main attraction, the famous Opera House, and within easy walking distance of several restaurants and shops. Although it is about 20-30 minutes away from Termini Station on foot, the hotel offers a 24-hour free shuttle. If you wish to take a taxi, they leave from the designated taxi area just outside of the station. The fare should be approximately US$10-15, including tip.

Attendees who have already received the conference bag with their name badges can directly proceed to the hotel front desk for check-in. If you have not been given the bag yet, please report to the conference office (Room 320). Please note that all rooms are single accommodation only.

The conference office hours are presented below, though it may be unattended for short periods during lunch time. If you have any questions or assistance outside these hours, ask one of the local organizers who can be found in the convention room wearing pink badges.

□ 21 October (Mon)       16:00 -18:00

□ 22 October (Tue)         08:00 -18:00

□ 23 October (Wed)       08:00 - 16:00

□ 24 October (Thu)        08:00 - 16:00

□ 25 October (Fri)          08:00 - 12:00

The 20th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting Festival will be held at Columbia State Historic Park from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, October 2. This year we will spotlight 25 of the newest and lesser-known vineyards in California.

Booths from the wineries are set up, and the sampler can taste one or all of the wines from a particular local winery, whose selections are usually available only at the cellar door. Several years ago, the festival began to invite some international wineries, too. This year, four European vineyards are presenting their selections which vary in color and sweetness.

More than 50 wineries will offer several of their wines to attendees to taste as well as to purchase. And a dozen restaurants including Chartwells will serve a wide array of appetizers during the event.

You can help select the best wine of the festival with a vote for your favorite. Event tickets are available from the Columbia College Foundation. They cost $40 in advance or $45 the day of the festival. All proceeds go to benefit programs operated by the Columbia College Foundation.

Scenic Pacific New Zealand Tour

New Zealand is a dream destination for many reasons; our great outdoors and natural environment, adventure, culture and a vast array of holiday experiences.

Stop dreaming and start packing!

Auckland has two beautiful harbours surrounding the city, Waitemata and Manukau, and water is within kilometers of everything. There's something for everyone in Auckland - family attractions, great beaches, spectacular waterfront, marine playground, fantastic shopping, unrivaled cuisine, entertainment and a vibrant nightlife and culture of a cosmopolitan city.

The package includes:

□ Round-trip airfare from Chicago to New Zealand

□ Three nights accommodation in Auckland

□ A luncheon cruise around the impressive Auckland Harbour

□ Two nights accommodation on New Zealand's spectacular Coromandel Coast

□ All breakfasts

Airport tax and fuel surcharge are not included.

Dates

The Blackstone Group, a successful private equity, announced yesterday it has acquired the auto-parts manufacturer TRW Automotive. The acquisition has surprised many industry observers who had not expected Blackstone’s entry into the automotive industry. At a press conference yesterday, Blackstone chief executive, Aimee M. Adler, told reporters that she plans to expand the auto-parts manufacturer’s overseas presence. “We aim to make inroads into the Asian market with TRW,” she said.

TRW Automotive produces components for European automakers, such as Citroen Motors (24% of sales), Sabiel (15%), and Renault (11%). Products include: chassis systems, brake, steering, suspension systems and safety systems such as airbags, security alarms, and seat belts. The deal was the biggest the automotive industry has seen in over a decade.

COLORADO HOT SPRINGS HIKES

Native Americans have long considered hot springs sacred. Some people claimed they had magic healing powers. But hikers just think hot springs make them feel awfully good after a long day of hiking. Colorado offers some of the world’s best hot springs amid some of the most stunning scenery on Earth.

Conundrum Hot Springs

Conundrum is just outside Aspen in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, so yes, it is popular. But head there midweek and the nation’s highest spring might be all yours. The water emerges in the 100° to 105°F range; perfect for lying back. This is a sensitive salmon spawning area, so visitors are requested not to use soap and to take out all trash and waste.

Bear Valley Hot Springs

An 18-mile canoe ride from the Frank Church-River Junction, Bear Valley Hot Springs feature heated waterfalls and baths averaging 110 degrees. Campers are asked to leave the area as pristine as they find it. Visit our website for more information on hot springs hikes in wonderful Colorado.

Flinch West

1929 NRC Building

Tuchman Street

Toronto, ON M7T 3L4

Mr. Philippe Jacon Director of Operations Tristan Electronics

319 Ellery Way Vancouver, BC V4N 2J9

Dear Mr. Jacon,

As a customer of Flinch West you may have read that East Bay Express has just completed a successful bid for our parent company in Toronto, GFT (Gironde-Flinch Transport) Group. In October of last year East Bay Express made an offer to acquire the shares from GFT shareholders. East Bay Express has now secured in excess of 98% of GFT Group’s shares, allowing them to complete its acquisition of GFT Group’s operation in Toronto.

The Flinch West Directors believe this is a good outcome for our customers and our employees. It will enhance our ability to support existing customers and add new clients. East Bay Express is a respected company with its headquarters in Chicago and it understands our market and our customers well.

It is important to emphasize what is not changing. The high standards for which Flinch West is famous will be maintained. The freight regulations will also remain the same, so the recent change in the GFT Group ownership has no impact upon you. We remain committed to dependable transportation service, and be assured that all of our customers’ deliveries will arrive in a safe and timely manner.

It means Flinch West will continue to provide and maintain the most reliable and cost-effective courier services for our extensive client base. This recent change in ownership will position Flinch West as a major company in the local transportation service field.

To answer any specific questions you may have on the change of shareholder ownership, I have enclosed a leaflet that can answer the most frequently asked questions. Alternatively you can contact Paul Laphen who has been personally assigned to your account at 1-403¬284-2162 and he will be pleased to answer any questions.

Yours sincerely,

R.Cory Giudice

CEO Flinch West

Discover Mexico: Quintana Roo

What to Expect

Mexico’s Caribbean includes four distinct choices:

□ Cancun - a modern resort with plenty of shopping, sightseeing, and dining options

□ Cozumel - an idyllic Caribbean island famous for day trips and good food

□ Los Cabos - a colonial city with easy access to Mayan ruins

□ Yelapa - a broad area, south of Cancun, which includes the village of Playa del Carmen, plus newer developments near the area’s eco-parks

When to go

High season runs from mid-December through Easter week. This subtropical oasis offers 350-plus days of sunshine each year, with cool winter evenings, very low humidity, and fresh sea breezes.

Flight times

Cancun is 3.5 hours from Chicago, 4 hours from New York, 4.5 hours from Los Angeles and 5 hours from Seattle.

Must-see sights

□ The Yelapa eco-parks offer visitors a chance to see many species of plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet.

□ Take a boat tour to the Marietas Islands nature sanctuary, or visit an unspoiled beach like Caletas or Playa las Animas.

□ Eco-tour through the local mountain ranges, or kayak through Banderas Bay, where you can see exotic wildlife and verdant vegetation.

Insider Tips

□ Vallarta is known for its gorgeous ceramics, which range from affordable souvenir trinkets to world-class artistic pieces.

□ Vallarta cuisine is famous for its pico de gallo, a fruit and vegetable salad sprinkled with lime and chile de arbol, and signature sweets like nut paste and fruit rolls.

□ The area near Old Vallarta is famous for its bird and deer hunting. Hunting season runs from late October through the end of February.

□ Most Cancun resorts offer all-inclusive vacations, which include food, drinks, and activities at one hassle-free rate. Some offer European plan (room-only) pricing, too.

Skyrocketing prices for imported oil are threatening economies around the world, impacting industries and businesses across the board. Higher crude oil prices, meaning higher energy prices, are causing a ripple effect on virtually all business aspects that are dependent on energy (directly or indirectly). The move is likely to tempt the users of fuels, such as electrical-appliance manufacturers and transportation firms, to raise the prices of their products and services to retain profits.

Politicians ensured that the government actions to address the growing crisis would bring a positive outcome to the economy. They do not want citizens and the business community to continue to worry about the high price of oil. Governments are demanding that the OPEC-member nations increase their export to lower the prices.

Environmental groups sent representatives who engaged in discussion on alternative sources of energy. The groups claim that developing new energy that is good for the environment would be a long-term solution. High dependency on imported oil will not stop the vicious cycle of low and high prices. The conclusion of the oil ministers’ meeting scheduled for next week is highly anticipated.