Daily News For January 4, 2010

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Today's Daily News

U. S. Manufacturing Sees Acceleration
Fifth consecutive month of expansion Click to continue

Oil/Gas Component Suppliers File a New Trade Complaint
Domestic manufacturers of drill pipe target Chinese imports Click to continue

GM Launches New Small Car In India
Company hopes the Chevrolet Beat will hit sales of 100,000 units in 2010 Click to continue

Counterfeiting in China Thrives Despite Crackdowns
Analysts say despite official crackdowns and successful prosecutions, graft and weak policing means factories continue to churn out fake goods, costing foreign and domestic firms billions of dollars in lost revenue. Click to continue

China's Manufacturing Activity Rises in December
Increased demand from both home and abroad Click to continue

Euro Manufacturing Output Narrowly up in December
European PMI index at 21-month high Click to continue

Stress Reduces Productivity in Depressed Workers
A new study suggests that psychological stress at the office -- or wherever people earn their paychecks -- can make it more difficult for depressed workers to perform their jobs and be productive. Click to continue

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Cool Thing Of The Day: Advances In Mind Reading (Yes, For Real)
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Three Factors Affect Next Year's China Economic Instability
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Product Spotlight

Spartan Scientific: Versatile Valve Offers Manual Shut Off of Media Flow
The Spartan Scientific Series 4600 2-way, normally open or normally closed, pilot operated diaphragm solenoid valves are offered standard with an adjustable metering handle to restrict or manually shut off media flow. Media and pilot can be separated to extend the life of the valve by keeping corrosive material out of the pilot section. These valves can be controlled by either an internal or external pilot which allows control of pressure range applications from 15 psi to 150 psi. Click to continue

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