June 15, 2011
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`Deborah Gustafson
`Donald Smith
`Energetiq Technology, Inc.
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`Dear Deborah and Donald,
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`Congratulations! The EQ-99 LDLS™ Laser-Driven Light Source has been selected by an independent
`judging panel and editors of R&D Magazine as a recipient of a 2011 R&D 100 Award. This award
`recognizes the 100 most technologically significant products introduced the past year. On behalf of the
`R&D staff, I would like to congratulate the project team on the design, development, testing, and
`production of this remarkable product.
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`This is an early notification of your selection as a 2011 R&D 100 Award Winner. The public
`announcement of all R&D 100 winners is embargoed until June 22, 2 pm when the formal announcement
`will be made via the R&D Daily e-newsletter and www.rdmag.com Web site.
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`We are sending this announcement to the submitter and inventor/principal developer of your entry only.
`Please share the good news about this award and accomplishment to all other members of your team and
`joint submitters. However, refrain from any release of information outside of that group until the embargo
`time, June 22, 2 pm. If you have any questions, please call Paul Livingstone at 973-920-7032.
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`All team members are cordially invited and expected to participate in this year’s Gala Awards Banquet
`during the evening of Oct. 13, 2011, at the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld in Florida. The Awards
`Banquet is an eventful Black Tie formal occasion, and we anticipate a memorable evening.
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`Banquet activities, reservation information, and associated information will be available through our
`RegOnline Web site (www.regonline.com/rdawards) on July 1, 2011. Please make your plans early;
`reservations for prime seating locations at the Awards Banquet go quickly. Updates and more information
`can also be found at www.rdmag.com. Please contact Jack Apostolik at 973-920-7185 or
`jack.apostolik@advantagemedia.com with questions about the Banquet.
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`Please note the attachments in the congratulatory email for the Awards Confirmation Form (due July 8), a
`link to the R&D 100 logos, guidelines for product and team photos (due July 15), sample text for a press
`release, and 2011 R&D 100 Marketing Opportunities. Please refer to Award ID Number LP234 in all
`correspondence.
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`Again, congratulations on your award and we look forward to seeing you in Orlando on Oct. 13!
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`Sincerely,
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`Rita C. Peters, Editorial Director
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`Cc: Deborah Gustafson
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