Return of the Redundos

By: Ray Pellecchia

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Took a quick break from vacation to run through my e-mail (can you do that, I mean, take a break from taking a break?). Anyway, before I knew it I was back on this thing, knowing you couldn't make it a full week without a shot of news and nonsense.

Awright, you could've made it. Couldn't you humor me just a bit?

Anyway, I see the world has managed to continue turning during my little hiatus. So thought I'd take a few minutes to round up the news we've issued to date this week. (I know, you want news we haven't issued, but again, I play the cards I'm dealt. Besides, the only M&A activity I know about is that my butt has merged with the chaise lounge on my deck while dandelion and crabgrass have acquired much of my front lawn.)

· NYSE Group Announces First Quarter 2006 Financial Results. Some interesting stuff here in the highlights, in our first quarterly financial statement since the merger.

· NYSE Arca Continues to Add New Order Types for Enhanced Trading Strategies and Efficiencies. I note that our NYSE Arca platform is following the good practice of creating greater choice for customers, a favorite theme of the Hybrid set.

· NYSE Group Employees to Partner with Operation HOPE to Promote Financial Literacy to Inner-City Youth. This is a personal favorite of mine, being a member of our Diversity Council.

· And on the extra-curricular front, you might recall that in this post, I worked in a reference to a band called the Redundos, and as a lark wondered aloud if they were looking for help. So the other day what comes across the blog mailbox?

Hey whats up? Um... I was just looking for ways to spread The Redundos.. and i came across this site.... so i think the quote of the week for me is... (even tho I may not be able to memorize it! lol)

cya
MJ

In an ensuing e-mail conversation, I've learned that MJ is the drummer, promises he is not coming after me for coveting his gig, and the band has just finished a full-length CD. I checked out their site: punk and ska, high-top Converse, Ramones t-shirts, and they don't look old enough to vote, though MJ says they are. Motto: "The Best Band in South PA Named After a Spanish Candy." Garage bands appear to be alive and well and using the 'Net to get out there. Kinda restores your faith. May they rock long and hard!