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Career Planner Career Counseling

If you’re seeking a career change but don’t know where to start, give Career Planner a call. Our counselors are on call seven days a week to help you make the leap for your dream job. So when you finally decide to make a career change, you will start by taking a qualified career test to assess your desires and abilities. When you first visit our office, you will be given an interest-based career test. This test will quickly and accurately give you insight into the best career for you. We also offer confidential counseling over the phone for those who are too busy to visit our office. Our counseling sessions are reasonably priced, too. Throughout a two-hour session, for only $99.95, you can quickly receive all the benefits of knowing the best-suited careers for you. Call us today at 415-728-0098 for a free brochure.

BC Bike Race 2009

After a very successful inaugural race in 2008, BC Bike Race is back for the 2009 season and registration has just begun! For BC Bike Race 2009, from June 28th-July 4th, 2009, we will welcome up to 400 riders to challenge the 7 stages from Victoria to Whistler, BC.

While our inaugural 2008 event was a success, we are planning a bigger, better bike race for 2009. After last year's event, we asked our valued racers for suggestions in order to improve the event for this year. Surveys said that the BC singletrack was a highlight, so Dean Payne, BCBR President, has announced plans to increase the singletrack for 2009.

Participants should gather at parking space A or B by 7:30 AM. (See map on the back.) There will be fully-stocked aid stations throughout the course and you will get access to complimentary bike repair services by Obsession Bikes, which guarantees that you will be riding every day, should you have bike tech problems — big or small. Although no serious accidents occurred during the past tour, we will collect a non-refundable sports insurance fee of $5.00 from every participant.

Don't miss your chance! If you haven't already done so, check out the 2009 Race Package Details at www.bcbikerace.com, get your team together, and join us for BC Bike Race 2009 - "The Longest Singletrack Mountain Bike Race on the Planet!"

Canceled in case of rain

Affordable Rental Cars in the Summer

In commemoration of the opening of the new branch offices in China, Alamo Car Rentals is offering $10 off daily rates at all the new locations until the end of August. The new offices are located in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. In addition to these new rental sites in China, this special offer also applies to some other Asian cities like Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok. Customers who rent our cars on weekends are also eligible to participate in our prize competition. The first-prize winner will get a trip to Europe.

To be a potential winner of the competition, you must make a reservation in advance. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license. This special offer does not require any promotional codes and is available to everyone. Why not use this chance in Asia? Alamo Car Rentals is always with you.

Ms. Kathy Anderson

Director of Human Resources Warsaw Inc.

739 Washington Avenue

Portland, OR 78968

Dear Ms. Anderson,

I am writing in response to your advertisement which appeared in yesterday’s issue of Newsweek and I would like to apply for the position of manager at Warsaw, the established and renowned restaurant chain. My interest in Warsaw has grown out of a desire to work for a restaurant that is a leader in Greek cuisine. My research tells me that Warsaw provides some of the best Greek food in the nation.

In 2003,1 graduated from Portland University where I got a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management. I also attended additional courses to broaden my knowledge about food tourism.

As you can see from the enclosed CV, I have nearly ten years’ experience in the food industry. I have worked in three different restaurants which served Mexican, Italian, and Chinese food. I was responsible for managing these restaurants for seven years. For the last two years, I have been working as the manager of Chinese Express in L.A.

Although I am not currently living in Portland, I would be happy to relocate. I would appreciate having an opportunity to meet with you and discuss the position. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Rose Sullivan

Stephen Moyer, the star of the MU soccer team, and jazz singer Anna Paquin announced their engagement in a joint statement yesterday. Although these stars revealed their relationship in February, they had been dating for months before they decided to go public. It will be his first marriage and her second. Paquin, 35, has two children, Billy and Lilac, to whom Moyer, 30, will become stepfather. “We couldn’t be happier and are looking forward to the next chapter of our lives,” the couple said at a press conference yesterday. No date has been set yet for the wedding. Both reportedly have very busy schedules and want to enjoy the engagement experience for a while before heading down the bridal path.

Moyer, 30, has played in the World Cup twice and is now playing with the MU team in Holland. They met after a concert that was held in Holland two years ago. They soon fell in love with each other. Her latest album, Tulip, was inspired by their relationship.

Paquin will leave for Montreal to play at the Jazz Festival 2010 starting next week, while Moyer will return to the States for training with the national team, in preparation for the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Dear Sirs,

Four months ago, I signed up for a premium membership at Fitness First at a monthly fee of $55. When I signed up, I was told that I was free to cancel my membership at any time, for any reason, with no extra payment.

Since I joined, I have been extremely disappointed in the Fitness First’s facilities and staff. The locker rooms and swimming pools are poorly maintained and extremely dirty. The Jacuzzi has been out of order for more than a month and repairs on it have not even begun. The Pilates class schedule has been changed several times, without notice, and the instructor never seemed to be fully devoted to the class.

I telephoned Fitness First and was told that — contrary to what I was told verbally when signing up — I would have to pay a “processing fee” of $75 to end my membership. One week later, I received a bill in the mail saying I still owed the processing fee.

I refuse to pay this fee. If you continue billing me, I will be discussing the matter with my lawyer. In addition, I will be filing formal complaints with the City Business Bureau and the Health Department about the unsanitary condition of your facilities.

I suggest you discuss the matter with your billing department immediately.

Julia Londale

PROPOSAL

The new Ryan Borges thriller L.A. SUNSET, centering on Anthony Palmer (played by Borges) and the beautiful Sarah Filan (played by Matteson), as they try to solve mysterious crimes in the Los Angeles beach communities, will hit theaters this Christmas.

I suggest the following promotional campaign:

■ Start with ads in Los Angeles in October and expand their range to the entire country by December.

■ Our main target group : people aged 18 to 35

(People in this age group love Borges and Matteson's mix of attractiveness, strength, and fidelity.)

■ Use freeway and subway signs, the Internet, and fast food chains.

■ A contest with L.A. Sunset products could create buzz.

(The grand prize: a trip to Hollywood for the film’s opening)

Reasons this will work:

■ Ryan Borges and Erica Matteson

■ Movie fans are highly likely to want to see these two major stars.

■ Internet and fast-food chains are the best spots to expose the target audience to the film’s advertisements.

I would like to present these ideas to the executive board at MTU Pictures.

Thank you.

Atkins McDonald

Director of Marketing

HandHeld Entertainment

Hotel Do Canal

Largo Dr. Manuel De Arriaga

Horta, Faial 9900 026

Portuga

July 8

Dear Mr. Ashley:

We sincerely apologize to you and regret that you had an unpleasant experience at our hotel. I reviewed what happened to you during your check-in with our front desk manager, and found out that there had been some confusion about your reservation. The front desk clerk who handled it was not experienced enough on the job, but this, by no means, excuses the poor service you received. I have strong assurances from the front desk manager that all the front desk staff will receive adequate training to ensure betterservice in the future.

A certificate for a complimentary night for a future stay has been enclosed.

Please accept it and hopefully you can enjoy your next trip to Portugal. Once again, we apologize for this unfortunate situation, as our hotel takes pride in providing our guests with the highest standards of service.

Sincerely,

Harold Westing

General Manager

Intersil Corp, to Move:

Local Residents Get Jobs, Company Gets Tax Benefits

Intersil Corp., manufacturer of high-performance wireless networking solutions, announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Irvine, Calif, to Milpitas, effective December 1, 2010. The company plans to accommodate the expanding operation with the relocation of the finance, human resources, IT and sales operations facilities.

Intersil Corp, cited Milpitas' skilled work force, good access to an international airport, and the generous tax incentives offered by the state government and the cost-effective environment as the main reasons for choosing the city for its new head office.

The move is expected to generate up to 90 new high-paying jobs for local residents. With an average annual salary of $50,000, Intersil's annual payroll for workers in Milpitas will surpass $4 million. This is good news for the city.

"Our attractiveness as a place to live and work, makes this city an excellent home for Intersil where they can prosper and grow well into the future. Also, Intersil's impressive salaries will significantly impact the local economy," said Mayor Ronald Lopez.

Although the relocation will cost Intersil Corp, a significant amount of money, executives feel it is a worthwhile investment. "We can continue to execute our plan towards profitability, while building our company for the future in the new site," CEO Adriana Cruz said in a press statement.

Inter-office Memo

We would like you all to pay attention to the following things we can do to reduce our waste in pursuit of an environmentally-conscious workplace.

1. Packaging

■ Eliminate unnecessary packaging, extra boxes or layers and use lightweight packaging.

2. Copying/ Printing

■ Print or copy on both sides.

■ Edit documents on screen and review before printing.

■ When creating documents, reduce them in size and then put them together to make a master copy.

■ Make only the necessary number of copies from the master copy.

■ Eliminate unnecessary copies, notes, and memos by posting office announcements in central locations.

■ Use outdated letterheads for in-house memos.

■ Use narrow-lined notepads.

3. Equipment

We have decided on the following:

■ To buy only what you know you will use

■ To purchase new equipment that contains less toxic materials and can cause fewer problems with waste disposal

■ To use fluorescent lights instead of incandescent bulbs

■ To have copiers, computers, and other equipment checked regularly in order to prolong their life spans

■ To donate food, furniture and other materials to local organizations, such as homeless shelters or charities