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facts on gas For more statistics, visit www. .org Workplace Worries ... A recent Manpower Inc. survey of 2,000 North American hiring managers found that 80% expect fewer than 5% of their employees to leave the company voluntarily in 2010. Conversely, operatIng rIgs As of July 2, 2010 gas oil 960 587 62% 38% a survey of employees by Manpower subsidiary Right Management revealed that 60% of people intend to pursue new job opportunities if the economy improves this year. Furthermore, Manpower’s survey showed that 31% of employers do not have a proactive process in place to capture employees’ job knowledge. natIonal coolIng-degree days Weighted by gas home air-conditioning equipment June 2010 11.2% warmer than ’09 31% warmer than normal June 2009 30-year normal for June 279 251 213 change In consumer prIce Index 12 months ending may 2010 +2.0% u.s. housIng starts may 2010 may 2009 593,000 550,000 u.s. WorkIng gas In underground storage (bcf) Weekly by region for period ending June 25, 2010 Week 6/4 6/11 6/18 6/25 6/25/09 eastern consumIng regIon standard & poor’s 500 aga stock Index -6.65% -5.46% 1/1/10–6/30/10 1/1/10–6/30/10 1,148 1,200 1,251 1,293 1,281 Western consumIng regIon GAs uTiliTy inDeX FunD (GAsFX) 14.89% -3.39% 3.44% 5.66% 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years 7/1/09–6/30/10 7/1/07–6/30/10 7/1/05–6/30/10 7/1/00–6/30/10 412 424 438 448 429 producIng regIon 896 total 919 935 943 1,000 Respecting Your Money. Total annual operating expenses were 0.76%. 2,456 2,543 2,624 2,684 2,711 The performance data quoted is past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.200.4710. investment return and principal will fluctuate so that investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. investments are focused in the natural gas industry, which is sensitive to rising interest rates, weather and the wholesale pricing of alternative fuels. investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the fund can be found in the prospectus. Please call 888.200.4710 or visit fbrfunds.com to obtain a free prospectus. read it carefully before investing. The FBr Funds are distributed by FBr investment services inc. member FinrA/siPc. 44 august/september 2010 AmericAn GAs http://www.AGA.org http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - August/September 2010

American Gas - August/September 2010
Contents
President’s Message - Energy Efficiency: Consider the Source
In the Know - Natural Gas in the Wake of Climate Change Legislation
Industry News
Safety First - Alleviating the Strain
More Power to You
An Online Power Boost
Vendor News
Places to Be
Noteworthies
Marketplace
Advertisers’ Index
Jobline
Facts on Gas

American Gas - August/September 2010