2. Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis, < so > it would be best to arrive no later than 11:00 A.M.

3. < Because > the boardroom is being painted, the meeting will be held in the conference room on the fourth floor.

4. Avoid placing the digital scale near a source of excessive heat, < as > this may damage sensitive electronic components.

5. < Ever since > Mr. Derrick joined the staff, the board has been praising the marketing team for its excellent results

6. < Although > the new computers are arriving next week, no plans have been made to dispose of the old ones.

7. Formal business attire is required in the office, < while > more casual dress is allowed in the workshop.

8. < If > you have any questions about Maxim Corporation’s services, please visit our Web site.

9. A fine of $200 will be imposed upon any drivers < who > park illegally downtown during the holiday parade.

10. The leadership conference will take place in Lanesville, < which > is about 50 miles from downtown Seattle and easily accessible by car or train.

11. Unlike traditional book publishers, P-Gram Books focuses exclusively on producing audio books < that > can be downloaded from the Internet.

12. Mr. Winthrop is a dynamic, determined, < and > articulate person < who > will succeed in sales < even though > he has limited experience in this area of business.

13. Mr. Lee takes his job more seriously < than > his predecessor did.

14. Mr. Uemura declined to comment on rumors about < how many medicines > the drug manufacturer had in development.

15. Mobile phones have become so prevalent < that > telecommunications companies are establishing service in areas previously thought too remote.

16. Please note < that > products ordered from Herb Emporium Online will not be shipped < until > full payment is received.