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To: Paul Lee who wrote (39950)	11/8/2010 10:04:02 AM
From: Spekulatius	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 78702

Huizenga chairs Coolbrands BOD but is not in it's management. Big difference, imo. With the completion of the Merger, the Swisher Hygiene Board of Directors consists of the following eight members: H. Wayne Huizenga as Chairman of the Board;

To: Paul Lee who wrote (39950)	11/8/2010 8:44:16 PM
From: Mark Marcellus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 78702

This has to be the Swisher of yore: Message 1409821 I have fond memories of good 'ol Swisher, it was one of my easiest shorts ever. The hardest part was covering once they got delisted. A look at the financials was enough to make one suspect that things were a bit dodgy, but when the stock skyrocketed because people confused it with a hot cigar company IPO, shorting was a no brainer. I have no knowledge or opinion of the current incarnation (nor do I intend to gain any), but based on ancient history plus the current tangled merger history, I recommend that anyone interested in this company proceed with caution.