| Throughout our
more than 1,200 stores around the world, Borders is finding new ways to help
our customers create richer and more satisfying lives through knowledge and
entertainment and to connect with the books, music and movies that help
shape and define us all. More than 35,000 employees worldwide engage our customers with a rich
shopping experience and provide them with the books, music, movies, and
other entertainment items they love in a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. We
are a company committed to our people, to diversity, to our customers, and
to our communities. |

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