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Undergraduate 4
07/23/2011

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Did you see the article titled Soaring Salaries of C E O s that appeared in the New York Times
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Did you see the article titled, "Soaring Salaries of CEOs" that appeared in The New York Times?
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This years budget costs are much higher than last years, therefore I will approve overtime only on a case by case basis.
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This year's budget costs are much higher than last year's; therefore, I will approve overtime only on a case-by-case basis.
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The S.E.C. has three new members Dr. Carla Chang Professor Mark Rousso and Robert Price Esq.
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The SEC has three new members: Dr. Carla Chang, Professor Mark Rousso, and Robert Price, Esq.
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Needless to say all contract bids must be received before 5 pm E S T
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Needless to say, all contract bids must be received before 5 p.m. EST
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We formerly depended on fiexd-rate not variable rate mortgages.
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We formerly depended on fixed-rate, not variable-rate mortgages.
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The following representatives have been invited Christine Lenski DataCom Industries, Mark Grant LaserPro, Inc., and Ivan Weiner Image Builders.
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The following representatives have been invited: Christine Lenski, DataCom Industries; Mark Grant, LaserPro, Inc.; and Ivan Weiner, Image Builders.
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Last year we moved coporate headquarters to Orlando Florida but maintained production facilities in Atlanta.
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Last year we moved corporate headquarters to Orlando, Florida, but maintained production facilities in Atlanta.
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Did Dr. Tan say We will have no class Friday.
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"Did Dr. Tan say, "We will have no class Friday"?
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Graduation ceremonies for B.A. candidates are at 11 am, graduation ceremonies for M.B.A. candidates are at 2 pm.
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Graduation ceremonies for BA candidates are at 11 a.m.; Graduation ceremonies for MBA candidates are at 2 p.m.
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As we previously discussed the reorganization will take effect on Monday August 8.
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As we previously discussed, the reorganization will take effect on Monday, August 8.
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We feel however that the cars electrical system should be fully warranted for five years.
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We feel, however, that the car's electrical system should be fully warranted for five years.
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Will you please send copies of our annoual report to Anna Golan and D A Rusterholz?
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Will you please send copies of our annual report to Anna Goland and D. A. Rusterholz?
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Although he had prepared carefully Mitchell feared that his presentation would bomb.
Definition
Although he had prepared carefully, Mitchell feared that his presentation would "bomb."
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In the event of inclement weather we will close the base and notify the following radio stations KJOW KLOB and KOB-TV.
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In the event of inclement weather, we will close the base and notify the following radio stations: KJOW, KLOB, and KOB-TV.
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Three excellent employees Gregorio Morales, Dawna Capps, and DaVonne Williams will be honored at a ceremony Friday June 5.
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Three excellent employees--Gregorio Morales, Dawna Capps, and DaVonne Williams--will be honored at a ceremony Friday, June 5.
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"Your attitude not your aptitude will determine your altitude, said Zig Ziglar
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"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude," said Zig Ziglar.
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By May 15 our goal is to sell 15 cars, by June 15 20 additional cars.
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By May 15, our goal is to sell 15 cars; by June 15, 20 additional cars.
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The full impact of the E P A ruling is being studied you will receive information as it becomes available.
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The full impact of the EPA ruling is being studied; you will receive information as it becomes available.
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If the fax arrives beofre 9 pm we can still meet our June 1 deadline.
Definition
If the fax arrives before 9 p.m., we can still meet our June 1 deadline.
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Send the contract to Ms Courtney Worthy Administrative Assistant Globex Industries 7600 Normandale Boulevard Milwauke WI 53202 as soon as possible.
Definition
Send the contract to Ms. Courtney Worthy, Administrative Assistant, Globex Industries, 7600 Normandale Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53202, as soon as possible.
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Please return the amended budget proposal see page 2 for a summary of the report to the presidents office by Friday, March 4.
Definition
Please return the amended budget proposal (see page 2 for a summary of the report) to the president's office by Friday, March 4.
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Prospective entrepreneurs were told to read a Success magazine article titled A Venture Expert's Advice.
Definition
Prospective entrepreneurs were told to read a Success magazine article titled "A Venture Expert's Advice."
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Larry Zuckerman our former manager now has a similar position with I B M.
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Larry Zuckerman, our former manager, now has a similar position with IBM.
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If you really want ot lose weight you need give up only three things, namely breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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If you really want to lose weight, you ned give up only three things; namely, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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As expected this years expenses have been heavy, consequently we may have to freeze hiring for the next six months.
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As expected, this year's expenses have been heavy; consequently, we may have to freeze hiring for the next six months.
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