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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials For the Shareholder
Meeting to be Held on May 29,
2009
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Meeting Information |
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Meeting Type: Annual |
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For holders as of: 3/31/09 |
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Date: 5/29/2009 Time: 10:30 a.m. PDT |
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" the election of nominees for Director listed in Item 1 and "FOR" Proposal 2. |
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Election of Directors Nominees: 01) John H. Bowles
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PROPOSAL to ratify and approve the selection of BDO Seidman, LLP as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. | |
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