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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Washington, D.C. 20549  </B></FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="87%"><BR><FONT SIZE=3><B>Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)&nbsp;of&nbsp;the Securities<BR>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2003</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="87%"><BR><FONT SIZE=3><B>Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)&nbsp;of&nbsp;the Securities<BR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Commission file number:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0-23940  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES CORPORATION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><B>38-2791069</B></FONT></TD>
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incorporation or organization)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>(IRS Employer Identification No.)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>600 Hart Road, Suite 300<BR>
Barrington, Illinois</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
(Address of principal executive offices)</FONT></TD>
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&nbsp;<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>60010</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>(847) 381-6701</B></FONT></TD>
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)&nbsp;of the Act: </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>None</B></FONT></TD>
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)&nbsp;of the Act:</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1)&nbsp;has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)&nbsp;of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)&nbsp;has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#111;</FONT> </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1)&nbsp;is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule&nbsp;12b-2 of the
Act).&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>The registrant estimates that the aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates of Alternative Resources
Corporation as of June&nbsp;30, 2003 (based upon an estimate that 91.34% of the shares are so owned by non-affiliates and upon the closing price for the common stock on the OTC BB) on that date was
approximately $5,013,000. Determination of stock ownership by non-affiliates was made solely for the purpose of responding to these requirements and registrant is not bound by this determination for
any other purpose. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>As of April&nbsp;27, 2004, 17,117,304 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alternative Resources Corporation ("ARC" or the "Company") for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2003
has been filed to include (i)&nbsp;information required by Items 10, 11, 12 and 14 of Part III of Form 10-K, which originally was omitted in reliance on General Instruction G(3)&nbsp;thereto and
(ii)&nbsp;the filing of certain additional required Exhibits as specified under Item 15. The Company has made no other changes to its previously filed Form&nbsp;10-K. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>PART III    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ITEM 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="23%"><FONT SIZE=2>Robert Stanojev (62)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="18%"><FONT SIZE=2>August 2002</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="55%"><FONT SIZE=2>Mr. Stanojev has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 2003 and has served as Chairman of the Board since August 2002. Prior to joining the Company, Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev was a partner
with Cap Gemini Ernst &amp; Young U.S. (and its predecessors, including Ernst &amp; Young Consulting), from 1972 to 2002 where he served most recently as a Senior Partner and as Global Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior to his career with Ernst
&amp; Young, Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev held various technical and sales positions with RCA Corporation.</FONT></TD>
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Steven Purcell (53)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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May 1999</FONT></TD>
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Mr. Purcell joined the Company in August 1998 as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer. He was elected to the Board of Directors in May 1999. Prior to joining the Company, he was Chief Financial Officer for American
Business Information, a provider of business and consumer data and data processing services. From 1991 to 1996 he served as Vice President&#151;Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of Micro Warehouse, a direct marketer of hardware,
software and accessories. From 1985 to 1991, he worked for Electrocomponents, PLC, a London-based distributor of electrical products, serving as Chief Executive Officer for its Misco,&nbsp;Inc. subsidiary and, prior to that, as Vice
President&#151;Finance for Electrocomponents,&nbsp;Inc., the U.S. holding company.</FONT></TD>
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JoAnne Brandes (50)</FONT></TD>
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August 1994</FONT></TD>
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Ms. Brandes has been Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Johnson Diversey,&nbsp;Inc., a worldwide commercial products and solutions company, since October 1997. Ms.&nbsp;Brandes was Vice President, General
Counsel&#151;Worldwide Professional for S.C. Johnson &amp; Son,&nbsp;Inc., from October 1996 to October 1997, and was Vice President&#151;Corporate Communications Worldwide for S.C. Johnson &amp; Son,&nbsp;Inc. from October 1994 to October 1996. From
May 1992 through September 1994, she was Director&#151;Corporate Communications Worldwide for S.C.&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Son,&nbsp;Inc. Ms.&nbsp;Brandes currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Bright Horizons Family Solutions and Johnson Family
Funds,&nbsp;Inc. and is a regent of the University of Wisconsin System.</FONT></TD>
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John A. Hatherly (45)</FONT></TD>
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February 2002</FONT></TD>
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Mr. Hatherly has been President and Managing Partner of Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd., a private equity company, since 1999. He served as the Head of Merchant Banking for GE&nbsp;Capital from 1987 to 1999. Mr.&nbsp;Hatherly also serves on the Board of
Directors of Wormser Company, Connection Concepts,&nbsp;Inc., AxleTech International Holdings,&nbsp;Inc., Unigistix&nbsp;Inc., Peake Plastics, Android Industries,&nbsp;LLC and Children's Memorial Hospital Foundation. Mr.&nbsp;Hatherly was initially
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Frank Hayes (42)</FONT></TD>
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February 2002</FONT></TD>
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Mr. Hayes has been a Partner of Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd., a private equity company, since November 2001. He has over 15 years of private equity investing and corporate finance experience. Prior to joining Wynnchurch, Mr.&nbsp;Hayes was Managing
Director of Catalyst Equity Partners, LLC, a private equity fund, from 2000 to 2001. Prior to joining Catalyst, he was a Managing Director for GKH Partners, L.P., a leveraged buyout fund, from 1991 to 1998. Mr.&nbsp;Hayes began his career at Price
Waterhouse as a CPA. Mr.&nbsp;Hayes currently serves on the Board of Directors of Unigistix,&nbsp;Inc. and Android Industries, LLC. Mr.&nbsp;Hayes was initially appointed to the Board in February 2002 pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase
Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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Syd N. Heaton (64)</FONT></TD>
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March 1998</FONT></TD>
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Mr. Heaton was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advantis, a networking technology company formed by IBM Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co., from 1992 through his retirement in 1997. Previously he held a variety of management positions with
IBM.</FONT></TD>
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Michael J. Hering (35)</FONT></TD>
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June 2002</FONT></TD>
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Mr. Hering has been Chief Financial Officer of Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd., a private equity company, since October 2000. Prior to joining Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd., Mr. Hering was Manager of Analysis with the Chicago Tribune Company from 1996 to 2000.
Mr. Hering was assistant controller for LaSalle Partners Ltd. from 1994 to 1996 and an auditor with Coopers &amp; Lybrand LLP from 1991 to 1994. Mr. Hering was initially nominated as a director in 2002 pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase
Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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Richard J. Renaud (57)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="18%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
June 2002</FONT></TD>
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Mr. Renaud has been Chairman of Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd., a private equity company, since 1999. From 1997 to 1999, Mr.&nbsp;Renaud was Chairman, President and CEO of Peelbrooke Capital Inc. He has been an active private equity investor and CEO of
various companies since the early 1970's. Mr.&nbsp;Renaud was initially nominated for election to the Board in 2002 pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section&nbsp;16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), requires the Company's officers (as defined under Section&nbsp;16) and
directors and persons who own greater than 10&nbsp;percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Based solely on a review of the forms it received during and with respect to 2003 and on written representations from certain reporting persons that no such
forms were required for them, the Company believes that, during and with respect to 2003, all Section&nbsp;16 filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than
10&nbsp;percent beneficial owners were complied with by such persons. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company's Board of Directors has determined that Mr.&nbsp;Heaton meets the qualifications of an "audit committee financial expert" pursuant to SEC rules and
that he qualifies as an "independent director" in accordance with the published listing requirements of NASDAQ and special standards established by the SEC for members of audit committees.
Stockholders should understand that this
designation is a disclosure requirement of the SEC related to Mr.&nbsp;Heaton's experience and understanding with respect to certain accounting and auditing matters. The designation does not impose
upon Mr.&nbsp;Heaton any duties, obligations or liability that are greater than are generally imposed on him as a member of the Audit Committee and the Board, and his designation as an audit
committee financial expert pursuant to this SEC requirement does not affect the duties, obligations or liability of any other member of the Audit Committee or the Board. </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2><B>b.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY</B></FONT></DD></DL>
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is made to "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part&nbsp;I of this Form&nbsp;10-K. </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2><B>c.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>CODE OF ETHICS</B></FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>The
Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of the Company's employees, including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, or
persons performing similar functions. This code of ethics may be obtained by making a written request addressed to the Company's Chief Financial Officer. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ITEM 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth information with respect to compensation for services rendered to the Company by the Company's chief executive officer as of
December&nbsp;31, 2003, another individual who served as chief executive officer of the Company during 2003, the two other executive officers of the Company as of December&nbsp;31, 2003 who earned
more than $100,000 (based on combined salary and bonus) for 2003, and two additional individuals who served as executive officers during 2003 but were no longer serving as such as of
December&nbsp;31, 2003 (together, the "Named Executive Officers"), for the years indicated. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
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<A NAME="toc_dg2667_2"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

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<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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Compensation Awards</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=5 ROWSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Annual Compensation</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="31%" ROWSPAN=2 ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Name and Principal Position<BR> </B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT><BR></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="13%" ROWSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Securities<BR>
Underlying<BR>
Options(#)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ROWSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>All Other<BR>
Compensation<BR>
($)(2)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Bonus($)(1)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TD WIDTH="31%"><FONT SIZE=2>Robert P. Stanojev(3)<BR>
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>2003</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>178,333</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>50,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="31%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
George Watts(3)<BR>
Former President and Chief<BR>
Executive Officer</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2003<BR>
2002</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
257,337<BR>
131,154</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
1,000,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
298,381<BR>
207</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="31%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Steven Purcell<BR>
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2003<BR>
2002<BR>
2001</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR><BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
280,731<BR>
300,000<BR>
300,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
34,000<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
100,000<BR>
&#151;<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR><BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
972<BR>
414<BR>
687</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="31%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Victor J. Fricas(4)<BR>
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2003<BR>
2002<BR>
2001</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR><BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
233,942<BR>
225,000<BR>
210,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
19,000<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
300,000<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR><BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
189,287<BR>
414<BR>
674</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="31%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Bill McLendon(5)<BR>
Senior Vice President</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2003<BR>
2002</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
187,154<BR>
53,846</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
150,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
389<BR>
68</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="31%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Sharon A. McKinney(6)<BR>
Former Senior Vice President&#151;Human Resources</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2003<BR>
2002<BR>
2001</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR><BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
118,592<BR>
180,000<BR>
180,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR><BR>$<BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
19,000<BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;<BR>
&#151;<BR>
25,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$<BR><BR></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
237,000<BR>
414<BR>
1,535</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>The
bonuses paid in 2002 to Mr.&nbsp;Purcell, Mr.&nbsp;Fricas and Ms.&nbsp;McKinney were related to the successful refinancing of the Company that was completed during 2002.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>All
other compensation amounts for 2003 represent the following: Mr.&nbsp;Purcell and Mr.&nbsp;McLendon&#151;term life insurance premiums paid by the Company for coverage
in excess of standard coverage provided to all employees ("Term Life Insurance Premiums"); Mr.&nbsp;Watts&#151;Term Life Insurance Premiums, a relocation allowance of $50,000 and severance in
the amount of $247,500 to be paid over a 12-month period beginning January&nbsp;1, 2004; Mr.&nbsp;Fricas&#151;Term Life Insurance Premiums and severance in the amount of $188,500 to be paid
over a 30-month period beginning July&nbsp;1, 2004; Ms.&nbsp;McKinney&#151;severance in the amount of $237,000 to be paid over a 24-month period beginning September&nbsp;1, 2003.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(3)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev
replaced Mr.&nbsp;Watts as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer on November&nbsp;17, 2003. Prior to that date, Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev served as the
non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. </FONT></DD></DL>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>6</FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(4)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Mr.&nbsp;Fricas
resigned from the Company effective December&nbsp;12, 2003.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(5)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Mr.&nbsp;McLendon
was named Senior Vice President of the Company effective September&nbsp;16, 2002.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(6)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Ms.&nbsp;McKinney
resigned from the Company effective August&nbsp;22, 2003.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(7)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>On
November&nbsp;1, 2000, Mr.&nbsp;Purcell, Mr.&nbsp;Fricas and Ms.&nbsp;McKinney received restricted stock awards in exchange for the cancellation of stock options held by
such Named Executive Officers at that time. These restricted stock awards were fully vested as of December&nbsp;31, 2002. As of December&nbsp;31, 2003, the number of shares, and the value (based
upon the closing price of the Company's Common Stock on December&nbsp;31, 2003), of the restricted stock held by the respective Named Executive Officers were as follows: Mr.&nbsp;Purcell (200,000
shares/ $80,000), Mr.&nbsp;Fricas (150,000/ $60,000) and Ms.&nbsp;McKinney (50,000/ $20,000). </FONT></DD></DL>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth information regarding stock options granted to the Named Executive Officers during 2003. </FONT></P>

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<TH COLSPAN=5 ROWSPAN=4 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Potential Realizable<BR>
Value at Assumed<BR>
Annual Rates of Stock<BR>
Price Appreciation for<BR>
Option Term(4)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=4><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="15%" ROWSPAN=4 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Number of<BR>
Securities<BR>
Underlying<BR>
Options Granted<BR>
(#)(1)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT><BR></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT><BR></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT><BR></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="15%" ROWSPAN=3 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>% of Total<BR>
Options Granted<BR>
to Employees<BR>
in Fiscal Year(2)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT><BR></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT><BR></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="15%" ROWSPAN=2 ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Name<BR> </B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ROWSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Exercise<BR>
or Base Price<BR>
($/SH)(3)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%" ROWSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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Date</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>5%($)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>10%($)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>Robert P. Stanojev</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>50,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>6.8</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>%</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>0.35</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>2/14/2013</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>11,006</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>27,890</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="BOTTOM">
<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
George Watts</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Steven Purcell</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
100,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
13.7</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
0.35</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2/14/2013</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
22,011</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
55,781</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Victor J. Fricas</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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Bill McLendon</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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&#151;</FONT></TD>
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Sharon A. McKinney</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>The
options granted to Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev and Mr.&nbsp;Purcell were not exercisable during the first six months from the date the options were originally granted. Thereafter, the
options become exercisable at the rate of 2.38&nbsp;percent of the total share subject to the option on and after the first day of each month.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Based
on 731,500 total options granted to employees, including the Named Executive Officers, in 2003.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(3)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>For
all grants, the exercise price equaled or exceeded the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(4)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>The
potential realizable values are presented net of the option exercise prices but before any federal or state income taxes associated with exercises and were calculated based on the
term of the option at its time of grant (ten years). They were calculated by assuming the stock price on the date of grant would appreciate at the indicated annual rates, which are prescribed by the
SEC, compounded annually for the entire term of the option and that the option would be exercised and sold on the last day of its term for the appreciated stock price. Actual gains will be dependent
on the future performance of the Company's Common Stock and the option holders' continued employment over the vesting periods. The potential realizable values do not reflect the Company's prediction
of its stock price performance. The amounts reflected in the table may not be achieved. </FONT></DD></DL>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>7</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth information regarding stock options held by the Named Executive Officers as of December&nbsp;31, 2003. None of the Named
Executive Officers exercised any options during 2003. </FONT></P>

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Underlying Unexercised<BR>
Options At Fiscal Year-End (#)</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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In-the-Money Options at<BR>
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<TD WIDTH="41%"><FONT SIZE=2>Robert P. Stanojev</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>139,284</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>310,716</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>1,631</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>4,869</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="41%"><FONT SIZE=2>George Watts</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>250,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="41%"><FONT SIZE=2>Steven Purcell</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>11,900</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>88,100</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>595</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>4,405</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="41%"><FONT SIZE=2>Victor J. Fricas</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>75,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="41%"><FONT SIZE=2>Bill McLendon</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>28,560</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>121,440</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>571</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>2,429</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="41%"><FONT SIZE=2>Sharon A. McKinney</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>14,280</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>10,720</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>357</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="13%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>268</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>The
value of the options is calculated by subtracting the exercise price per share from the closing price of the Company's Common Stock on the OTC Bulletin Board on
December&nbsp;31, 2003, which was $0.40. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev was elected non-executive Chairman of the Board under a Director's Agreement dated August&nbsp;5, 2002. Pursuant to the
agreement, he was granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 400,000 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $0.39 per share, vesting in three approximately equal annual
installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to accelerated vesting if he is removed from the position of Chairman of the Board "without cause" or upon a "change in
control." As further incentive to Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev to become Chairman of the Board, the Wynnchurch Companies (as defined under "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions") entered
into a Subscription Agreement on August&nbsp;5, 2002, pursuant to which he subscribed for and purchased for nominal consideration a stock purchase warrant from the Wynnchurch Companies to purchase
up to 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price $0.73 per share. The warrant vests one-third per year over three
years (assuming Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev is serving as Chairman of the Board at such time). Vesting of the warrant shall be accelerated under certain conditions. Effective November&nbsp;17, 2003,
Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev was elected by the Board of Director's as President and Chief Executive Officer, with annual compensation of $200,000. The Company and Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev also are parties to a
severance arrangement under which he would be entitled to a severance payment equal to one year's annual compensation upon the occurrence of certain events, including a change in control of the
Company. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Watts
was employed as President and Chief Executive Officer under an employment agreement dated July&nbsp;1, 2002 for an initial term of one year, subject to automatic
one-year extensions as of such date and as of each June&nbsp;30, thereafter, subject, however, to termination at any time as provided in the agreement. Pursuant to the agreement,
Mr.&nbsp;Watts was entitled to a base salary of $275,000 per year. The agreement also provided that Mr.&nbsp;Watts was eligible for an incentive compensation award for each calendar year for up to
100% of his annual base salary (pro-rated base salary in partial years of employment), based upon performance targets to be determined by the Board. Mr.&nbsp;Watts did not receive a
bonus in 2003. Mr.&nbsp;Watts was replaced as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective November&nbsp;17, 2003. Pursuant to a separation agreement with Mr.&nbsp;Watts dated
December&nbsp;15, 2003, the Company is obligated to pay Mr.&nbsp;Watts an aggregate of </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>8</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>$247,500,
the amount of his annual base salary, for a period of 12&nbsp;months beginning January&nbsp;1, 2004, in accordance with normal payroll practices. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Purcell
is employed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer under an employment agreement dated August&nbsp;1, 1998, which extended initially through
December&nbsp;31, 2001, subject to automatic one-year extensions as of such date and as of each December&nbsp;31, thereafter, unless 90&nbsp;days' notice of intent not to extend is
given by Mr.&nbsp;Purcell or the Company. Under the agreement, Mr.&nbsp;Purcell is entitled to a base salary of not less than $250,000 per year. The agreement also provides that Mr.&nbsp;Purcell
is eligible for an incentive compensation award for each calendar year. Mr.&nbsp;Purcell did not receive a bonus in 2003. In addition, in the event the Company terminates Mr.&nbsp;Purcell without
cause, Mr.&nbsp;Purcell will be entitled to an amount equal to two years' base salary plus a prorated portion of any applicable annual incentive award for the year in which the termination occurs. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Fricas
was employed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer under an employment agreement dated August&nbsp;15, 2000, which extended initially through
December&nbsp;31, 2000, subject to automatic one year extensions as of such date and as of each December&nbsp;31, thereafter, unless 90&nbsp;days' notice of intent not to extend is given by
Mr.&nbsp;Fricas or the Company. Under the agreement, Mr.&nbsp;Fricas was entitled to a minimum base salary of $175,000 per year. The agreement also provided that Mr.&nbsp;Fricas was eligible for
an incentive compensation award for each calendar year. Mr.&nbsp;Fricas did not receive a bonus in 2003. Mr.&nbsp;Fricas resigned from the Company effective December&nbsp;12, 2003. Pursuant to a
separation agreement with Mr.&nbsp;Fricas, the Company is obligated to make severance payments to Mr.&nbsp;Fricas in an aggregate amount of $188,500. These payments are to be made to
Mr.&nbsp;Fricas over 30 successive months beginning July&nbsp;1, 2004, in accordance with normal payroll practices, subject to acceleration in the event of a change in control of the Company. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;McLendon
is employed as Senior Vice President under an employment agreement dated September&nbsp;16, 2002, which extended initially through August&nbsp;31, 2004, subject
to automatic one-year extensions as of such date and as of each August&nbsp;31 thereafter, subject, however to termination at any time as provided in the agreement. Pursuant to the
agreement, Mr.&nbsp;McLendon is entitled to a base salary of $200,000 per year. Mr.&nbsp;McLendon is also entitled to an incentive compensation award for each calendar year for up to 100% of his
annual base salary (pro-rated base salary in partial years of employment), based upon performance targets to be determined by the Board. Mr.&nbsp;McLendon did not receive a bonus in
2003. In addition, in the event the Company terminates Mr.&nbsp;McLendon without cause or Mr.&nbsp;McLendon resigns with good reason, Mr.&nbsp;McLendon will be entitled to an amount equal to one
year's base salary plus a prorated portion of any applicable annual incentive award for the year in which the termination occurs. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ms.&nbsp;McKinney
was employed as the Senior Vice President, Human Resources under an employment agreement dated August&nbsp;15, 2000, which extended initially through
December&nbsp;31, 2000, subject to automatic one-year extensions as of such date and as of each December&nbsp;31, thereafter, unless 90&nbsp;days' notice of intent not to extend is
given by Ms.&nbsp;McKinney or the Company. Under the agreement, Ms.&nbsp;McKinney was entitled to a base salary of $180,000 per year. The agreement also provided that Ms.&nbsp;McKinney was
eligible for an incentive compensation award for each calendar year. Ms.&nbsp;McKinney did not receive a bonus in 2003. Ms.&nbsp;McKinney resigned from the Company effective August&nbsp;22,
2003. Pursuant to a separation agreement with Ms.&nbsp;McKinney, the Company is obligated to make severance payments to Ms.&nbsp;McKinney in an aggregate amount of $237,000. These payments are to
be made to Ms.&nbsp;McKinney over 24&nbsp;months beginning September&nbsp;1, 2003, in accordance with normal payroll practices, subject to acceleration in the event of a change in control of the
Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directors who are not employees or officers of the Company receive $2,000 for each Board meeting attended and $1,000 for each committee meeting attended (if the
committee meeting does not fall on the same date as the board meeting) and also receive a non-qualified stock option to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock under the Company's Incentive
Stock Option Plan on the date of each annual meeting (and on the date of initial election to the Board if other than at an annual meeting). In addition, the Chairman of each of the subcommittees
receives $2,500 for each committee meeting they chair. All directors are reimbursed for certain expenses in connection with attendance at Board and committee meetings. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior
to his election as President and Chief Executive Officer on November&nbsp;17, 2003, Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev was paid $200,000 per year for his service as non-executive
Chairman of the Board. See "Employment Agreements," above regarding additional financial arrangements with respect to Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev's service as Chairman of the Board of Directors. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>10</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ITEM 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Set forth in the following table are the beneficial holdings (and the percentages of outstanding shares represented by such beneficial holdings) as of
April&nbsp;16, 2004, except as otherwise noted, of (i)&nbsp;each person (including any "group" as defined in Section 13(d)(3)&nbsp;of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"))
known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5 percent of its outstanding Common Stock, (ii)&nbsp;each of the directors and nominees for directorships, (iii)&nbsp;each Named Executive
Officer (as defined under Item&nbsp;11. Executive Compensation above), and (iv)&nbsp;all directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, the Company believes that the
beneficial owners of the Common Stock listed below, based on information provided by such owners, have sole investment and voting power with respect to those shares, subject to community property laws
where applicable. Under Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, (i)&nbsp;persons who have the power to vote or dispose of Common Stock of the Company, either alone or jointly with others, are deemed to be
beneficial owners of that Common Stock and (ii)&nbsp;persons who have the right to acquire beneficial ownership of Common Stock of the Company within 60 days are deemed to be the beneficial owners
of that Common Stock. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2>Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P(1)<BR>
150 Field Drive, Suite&nbsp;165<BR>
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>17,666,667</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>50.79</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2>%</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
John Hatherly(2)<BR>
150 Field Drive, Suite&nbsp;165<BR>
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
17,666,667</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
50.79</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Richard Renaud(3)<BR>
150 Field Drive, Suite&nbsp;165<BR>
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
17,666,667</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
50.79</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Denny L. Robinson and Terry and Kathleen Olson, as a group(4)<BR>
53565 Hunters Crossing<BR>
Shelby Township, MI 48315</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
2,042,500</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
11.93</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Larry Kane(5)<BR>
2654 Kingston Drive<BR>
Northbrook, IL 60062</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
1,577,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
9.21</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Alfred Shapiro(6)<BR>
1530 Landaleier Road<BR>
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
1,090,900</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
6.37</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Robert P. Stanojev(8)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
George Watts</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
146,424</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
*</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Steven Purcell(8)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
328,680</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
1.92</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Victor J. Fricas</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
150,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
*</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Bill McLendon(8)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
49,980</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
*</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Sharon A. McKinney(8)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
67,850</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
*</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
JoAnne Brandes(8)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
48,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
*</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Frank Hayes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Syd N. Heaton(7)(8)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
127,455</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
*</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Michael J. Hering</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&#151;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="65%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
All directors and executive officers as a group (12 persons)(1)(9)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
18,439,226</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
52.46</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>%</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>*</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Less
than 1%. </FONT></DD></DL>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>11</FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Based
upon a Schedule&nbsp;13D/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November&nbsp;21, 2003. According to that Schedule&nbsp;13D/A, these shares include
(i)&nbsp;4,920,208 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of a warrant issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P. and 5,079,792&nbsp;shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of a
warrant issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada, L.P.; (ii)&nbsp;3,280,139 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of a note issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P., and 3,386,528
shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of a note issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada, L.P.; and (iii)&nbsp;492,021 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of a contingent
warrant issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P. and 507,979 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of a contingent warrant issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada, L.P. According to
the Schedule 13D/A, power is exercised through Wynnchurch Management,&nbsp;Inc., the sole general partner of the sole general partner of Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P., and Wynnchurch GP
Canada,&nbsp;Inc., the sole general partner of the sole general partner of Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada, L.P.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Mr.&nbsp;Hatherly
is the President, Treasurer and Director of Wynnchurch Management,&nbsp;Inc. and Wynnchurch GP Canada,&nbsp;Inc. and, as such, may be deemed to beneficially
own the securities held by Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P. Mr.&nbsp;Hatherly has shared voting and dipositive power with Mr.&nbsp;Renaud over these shares. See footnote (1) above.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(3)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Mr.&nbsp;Renaud
is the Chairman of the Board and director of each of Wynnchurch Management,&nbsp;Inc. and Wynnchurch GP Canada,&nbsp;Inc. and, as such, may be deemed to
beneficially own the securities held by Wynnchurch Capital Partners, L.P. Mr.&nbsp;Renaud has shared voting and dipositive power with Mr.&nbsp;Hatherly over these shares. See footnote (1) above.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(4)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Based
on a Schedule&nbsp;13D/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May&nbsp;30, 2002. According to that Schedule&nbsp;13D/A, Mr.&nbsp;Robinson has sole voting
and dispositive power over 1,700,000&nbsp;shares held by him as Trustee of the Denny&nbsp;L. Robinson Revocable Living Trust, and Terry and Kathleen Olson have sole voting and dispositive power
over 342,500 shares.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(5)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Based
upon a Schedule&nbsp;13G/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February&nbsp;6, 2004.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(6)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Based
upon a Schedule&nbsp;13D/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April&nbsp;16, 2003. According to that Schedule&nbsp;13D/A, Mr.&nbsp;Shapiro has sole
voting and dispositive power with respect to 729,000&nbsp;shares and shared voting and dispositive power with respect to 361,900&nbsp;shares.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(7)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Includes
3,000&nbsp;shares owned by Mr.&nbsp;Heaton's wife.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(8)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Includes
146,424 shares (Mr.&nbsp;Stanojev), 26,180 shares (Mr.&nbsp;Purcell), 49,980 (Mr.&nbsp;McLendon), 17,850 shares (Ms.&nbsp;McKinney), 48,000&nbsp;shares
(Ms.&nbsp;Brandes) and 30,000 shares (Mr.&nbsp;Heaton) that are subject to presently exercisable options or options exercisable within 60 days of April&nbsp;16, 2004.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(9)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Includes
an aggregate of 365,940&nbsp;shares that are subject to presently exercisable options or options exercisable within 60&nbsp;days of April&nbsp;16, 2004. </FONT></DD></DL>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>12</FONT></P>

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<A NAME="toc_dk2667_2"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION:    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alternative Resources Corporation currently has two equity compensation plans. Details of the Company's Incentive Stock Option Plan are contained within Note 8 of
the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Incentive Stock Option Plan is approved by the Company's security holders. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Company has a second equity compensation plan that is not approved by security holders. This plan is primarily utilized as a hiring incentive by the Board of Directors to recruit key
executives and directors. Options are offered and issued upon acceptance of employment. The terms and provisions of the options granted under this plan are determined by the Board of Directors at the
time of grant. These options were issued at the fair market value as of the time of the grant. The terms and conditions of these grants are similar to the terms and conditions of options granted under
the Incentive Stock Option Plan with the exception that they provide for accelerated vesting upon a change in control of the Company. </FONT></P>

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<TH WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=6 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Year ended December&nbsp;31, 2003</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="23%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>A<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Number of securities to be<BR>
issued upon exercise of<BR>
outstanding&nbsp;options,<BR>
warrants and rights</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>B<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Weighted-average exercise<BR>
price&nbsp;of&nbsp;outstanding&nbsp;options,<BR>
warrants and rights</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
<TH WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH WIDTH="24%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>C<BR>
Number of securities<BR>
remaining available for future<BR>
issuance under equity<BR>
compensation&nbsp;plans&nbsp;(excluding<BR>
securities reflected in<BR>
column&nbsp;(A))</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TD WIDTH="23%"><FONT SIZE=2>Equity compensation plans approved by security holders</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="23%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>1,454,483</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>2.38</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>423,113</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="23%"><FONT SIZE=2>Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="23%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>1,050,000</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>0.93</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>Unlimited</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="23%"><FONT SIZE=2>Total</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="23%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>2,504,483</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>1.77</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>Not Applicable</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="dk2667_item_14._principal_accountant_fees_and_services."> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ITEM 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Audit Fees</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;The aggregate fees billed during the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 by KPMG LLP,
the Company's principal accountants, for professional fees rendered for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements for each of those years and the review of the Company's financial
statements included in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q during those years, as well as the audit of restated financial statements for the years ended December&nbsp;31, 2002 and 2001, were $307,000
and $270,000, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Audit Related Fees</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;The fees billed during the years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003 and 2002 by KPMG LLP for services rendered
for the audit of the Company's employee benefit plan were $22,000 and $21,000, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Tax Fees</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;The fees billed during the years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003 and 2002 by KPMG LLP for income tax return
preparation and other tax compliance consultation were $138,000 and $152,000, respectively. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Other Fees</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;KPMG LLP did not bill the Company for any services or products other than as reported above in this Item&nbsp;14
during the fiscal years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#151;The audit committee has adopted a policy that requires advance approval of all audit
services and permitted non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditor as required by the Exchange Act. The audit committee must approve the permitted service before the independent
auditor is engaged to perform it. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>13</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>PART IV    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="dm2667_item_15._exhibits,_financial_s__ite02596"> </A>
<A NAME="toc_dm2667_2"> </A></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>ITEM 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>(i)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="81%"><FONT SIZE=2>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Independent Auditors' Report*</FONT></TD>
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Consolidated Balance Sheets&#151;as of December&nbsp;31, 2003 and 2002*</FONT></TD>
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Consolidated Statements of Operations&#151;years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003, 2002 and 2001*</FONT></TD>
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)&#151;years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003, 2002 and 2001*</FONT></TD>
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)&#151;years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003, 2002 and 2001*</FONT></TD>
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows&#151;years ended December&nbsp;31, 2003, 2002 and 2001*</FONT></TD>
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*</FONT></TD>
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(ii)</FONT></TD>
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES</FONT></TD>
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Independent Auditors' Report*</FONT></TD>
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Schedule II&#151;Valuation and Qualifying Accounts*</FONT></TD>
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(iii)</FONT></TD>
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EXHIBITS</FONT></TD>
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Exhibits submitted with the Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and those incorporated by reference to other filings are listed on the Exhibit Index</FONT></TD>
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(b)</FONT></TD>
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REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:</FONT></TD>
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On November&nbsp;14, 2003, the Company furnished pursuant to Items 7, 9 and 12, a Form&nbsp;8-K announcing that it had issued a press release on that date, setting forth the Company's third quarter 2003 earnings and filing a copy of the press release
therein.</FONT></TD>
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On November&nbsp;25, 2003, the Company filed a Form&nbsp;8-K reporting under Item&nbsp;5, announcing the appointment of Robert&nbsp;P. Stanojev as President and Chief Executive Officer.</FONT></TD>
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On March&nbsp;25, 2004, the Company furnished pursuant to Items&nbsp;7 and 12, a Form&nbsp;8-K announcing that it had issued a press release on that date, setting forth the Company's fourth quarter 2003 earnings and filing a copy of the press release
therein.</FONT></TD>
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filed with this Form&nbsp;10-K. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d)&nbsp;of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on April&nbsp;28, 2004. </FONT></P>

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<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2>ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES CORPORATION</FONT></TD>
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By</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ROBERT P. STANOJEV</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Robert&nbsp;P. Stanojev,<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Chairman of the Board, President and<BR>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;3.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 1998. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)
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3.2</FONT></TD>
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Amended and Restated By-Laws. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;3.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.1</FONT></TD>
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Credit and Security Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 among Alternative Resources Corporation, ARC&nbsp;Services&nbsp;Inc., ARC Solutions,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Midholding,&nbsp;Inc. and Writers&nbsp;Inc. as joint and several co-borrowers, and Fleet
Capital Corporation as lender. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.2</FONT></TD>
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$30,000,000 Revolving Credit Note under the Credit and Security Agreement. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.2 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.3</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Securities Purchase Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, among Alternative Resources Corporation, Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. and Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.3 to the
Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.4</FONT></TD>
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15% Senior Subordinated Convertible Promissory Note dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 and due January&nbsp;31, 2009 in the principal amount of $4,920,208 issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.4
to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.5</FONT></TD>
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15% Senior Subordinated Convertible Promissory Note dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 and due January&nbsp;31, 2009 in the principal amount of $5,079,792 issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit&nbsp;4.5 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.6</FONT></TD>
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Stock Purchase Warrant for 4,920,208 shares of Alternative Resources Corporation common stock, dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 and issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.6 to the Company's
Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.7</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Stock Purchase Warrant for 5,079,792 shares of Alternative Resources Corporation common stock, dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 and issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.7 to the
Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.8</FONT></TD>
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Contingent Stock Purchase Warrant for 492,021 shares of Alternative Resources Corporation common stock, dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 and issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.8 to the
Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.9</FONT></TD>
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Contingent Stock Purchase Warrant for 507,979 shares of Alternative Resources Corporation common stock, dated January&nbsp;31, 2002 and issued to Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.9 to
the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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4.10</FONT></TD>
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Registration Rights Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, among Alternative Resources Corporation, Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. and Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.10 to the
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4.11</FONT></TD>
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Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of January&nbsp;31, 2002, among Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P., Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P., Alternative Resources Corporation, ARC Service,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Solutions,
&nbsp;Inc., ARC Midholding,&nbsp;Inc., Writers,&nbsp;Inc., and Fleet Capital Corporation. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.11 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.12</FONT></TD>
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Pledge Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, among Alternative Resources Corporation, ARC Service,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Solutions,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Midholding,&nbsp;Inc., Writers&nbsp;Inc. and Fleet Capital Corporation. Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit&nbsp;4.12 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.13</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Pledge Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, among Alternative Resources Corporation, Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P., and Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.13 to the Company's
Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.14</FONT></TD>
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Company Security Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, among Alternative Resources Corporation, Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. and Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.14 to the
Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.15</FONT></TD>
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Guarantor Security Agreement dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, among ARC Service,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Solutions,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Midholding,&nbsp;Inc., Writers&nbsp;Inc., Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. and Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,&nbsp;L.P.
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.15 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.16</FONT></TD>
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Guaranty dated January&nbsp;31, 2002, made by ARC Service,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Solutions,&nbsp;Inc., ARC Midholding,&nbsp;Inc. and Writers&nbsp;Inc., for the benefit of Wynnchurch Capital Partners,&nbsp;L.P. and Wynnchurch Capital Partners Canada,
&nbsp;L.P. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.16 to the Company's Form&nbsp;8-K dated February&nbsp;12, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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4.17</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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First amendment to credit and security agreement dated August&nbsp;7, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.18</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Second amendment to credit and security agreement dated August&nbsp;30, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.19</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Third amendment to credit and security agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.2 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.20</FONT></TD>
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First amendment to the securities purchase agreement dated August&nbsp;7, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.2 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.21</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Fourth amendment to credit and security agreement dated December&nbsp;27, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.35 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Second amendment to securities purchase agreement dated August&nbsp;30, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.36 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.23</FONT></TD>
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Third amendment to securities purchase agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.37 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.24</FONT></TD>
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Fourth amendment to securities purchase agreement dated December&nbsp;27, 2002, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.38 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.25</FONT></TD>
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Fifth amendment to credit and security agreement dated April&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.1 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.26</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Fifth amendment to securities purchase agreement dated April&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.2 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.27</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
First amendment to subordination and intercreditor agreement dated April&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.3 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.28</FONT></TD>
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Guaranty agreement dated April&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.4 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.29</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Amendment to subordinated convertible promissory notes dated April&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.5 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.30</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Amendment to stock purchase and contingent warrants dated April&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.6 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended March&nbsp;31, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.31</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Sixth amendment to credit and security agreement dated July&nbsp;15, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.1 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.32</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
First amendment to the Guaranty agreement dated July&nbsp;15, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.2 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.33</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Seventh amendment to credit and security agreement dated August&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.3 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.34</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Eighth amendment to credit and security agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.1 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.35</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Second amendment to the Guaranty agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.2 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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4.36</FONT></TD>
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Sixth amendment to security purchase agreement dated August&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.3 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.37</FONT></TD>
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Second amendment to convertible promissory notes dated August&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.4 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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4.38</FONT></TD>
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Seventh amendment to security purchase agreement dated November&nbsp;14, 2003, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;4.5 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits
10.1 through 10.10 and exhibits 10.12 through 10.21 are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>10.1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;10 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 1997. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940)</FONT></TD>
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10.2</FONT></TD>
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Form of Indemnity Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and its officers. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;10.10 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-1, as amended, Registration
No.&nbsp;33-76584.</FONT></TD>
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10.3</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Raymond&nbsp;R. Hipp dated July&nbsp;23, 1998. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended
September&nbsp;30, 1998. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.4</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Steven Purcell dated August&nbsp;1, 1998. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.2 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30,
1998. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.5</FONT></TD>
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Stock Option Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Raymond&nbsp;R. Hipp dated July&nbsp;23, 1998. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.8 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 1999.
(File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.6</FONT></TD>
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Stock Option Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Steven Purcell dated August&nbsp;3, 1998. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.9 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 1999.
(File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.7</FONT></TD>
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Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Miner Smith dated July&nbsp;16, 2001. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.7 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2001.
(File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.8</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Stock Option Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Miner Smith dated July&nbsp;16, 2001. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.8 o the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31, 2001. (File
No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.9</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Sharon McKinney dated November&nbsp;1, 2000. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.9 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31,
2000. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.10</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Victor Fricas dated November&nbsp;1, 2000. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.10 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the period ended December&nbsp;31,
2000. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.11</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Indemnification Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and individual members of the Board of Directors dated February&nbsp;4, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.11 of the Company's Form&nbsp;10-K for the
period ended December&nbsp;31, 2001. (File No.&nbsp;0-23940).</FONT></TD>
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10.12</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and George&nbsp;W. Watts dated July&nbsp;1, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30,
2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-023940)</FONT></TD>
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10.13</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Separation Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Raymond&nbsp;R. Hipp dated June&nbsp;13, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.2 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30,
2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-023940)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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10.14</FONT></TD>
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Director Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Robert Stanojev dated August&nbsp;5, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.3 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2002. (File
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10.15</FONT></TD>
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Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Bill&nbsp;McLendon dated September&nbsp;16, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended
September&nbsp;30, 2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-023940)</FONT></TD>
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10.16</FONT></TD>
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Executive Separation Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Miner&nbsp;Smith dated August&nbsp;2, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.2 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended September&nbsp;30,
2002. (File No.&nbsp;0-023940)</FONT></TD>
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10.17</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Separation Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Sharon&nbsp;McKinney dated August&nbsp;22, 2003. Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit&nbsp;10.1 to the Company's Form&nbsp;10-Q for the period ended
September&nbsp;30, 2003. (File No.&nbsp;0-023940)</FONT></TD>
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10.18</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Employment Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Tracy&nbsp;Linne dated June&nbsp;25, 2003.*</FONT></TD>
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10.19</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Separation Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and George&nbsp;W.&nbsp;Watts dated December&nbsp;15, 2003.*</FONT></TD>
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10.20</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Executive Separation Agreement between Alternative Resources Corporation and Vic Fricas dated December&nbsp;12, 2003.*</FONT></TD>
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10.21</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Description of Severance Arrangements between Alternative Resources Corporation and Robert Stanojev.</FONT></TD>
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21</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Subsidiaries of Alternative Resources Corporation*</FONT></TD>
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Consent of KPMG LLP*</FONT></TD>
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13a-15(e) or Rule&nbsp;15d-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section&nbsp;302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.</FONT></TD>
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Certification Pursuant to 18&nbsp;U.S. C. Section&nbsp;1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section&nbsp;906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Description of Severance Arrangement between Alternative Resources Corporation (the "Company") and Robert&nbsp;P. Stanojev ("Stanojev") effective November&nbsp;17, 2003.  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stanojev is entitled to severance of one times current annual compensation ($200,000) upon the following events: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>1.</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>If
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Executive Officer over 12 months in regular installments.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>2.</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>In
the event of a change of control, Stanojev would be entitled to full payment of the severance amount at closing upon his termination as President and Chief Executive Officer. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I,
Robert P. Stanojev, certify that: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I
have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alternative Resources Corporation, as amended (the "annual report"); </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based
on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made,
in light of circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based
on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules&nbsp;13a-15(e)&nbsp;and 15d-15(e)&nbsp;for the registrant and have: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designed
such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is
being prepared; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Evaluated
the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluations; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclosed
in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, to the registrant's
auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely
affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial
reporting. </FONT></P>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ROBERT P. STANOJEV</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Robert P. Stanojev<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Chief Executive
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I,
Steven Purcell, certify that: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I
have reviewed this Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K of Alternative Resources Corporation, as amended (the "annual report"); </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based
on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made,
in light of circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based
on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules&nbsp;13a-15(e)&nbsp;and 15d-15(e)&nbsp;for the registrant and have: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designed
such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is
being prepared; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Evaluated
the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluations; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclosed
in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, to the registrant's
auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely
affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>STEVEN PURCELL</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Steven Purcell<BR></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Chief Financial
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