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Former software engineer 'criminally betrayed Motorola by stealing
its trade secrets' but cleared of three counts of economic espionage.
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A new five-year labor agreement would replace the current contract,
which still has more than a year remaining. Timken wants greater
labor-cost control before proceeding with a $225-million improvement
program for its Faircrest Steel plant in Canton, Ohio.
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Alleged theft and economic espionage relate to chloride-route
titanium dioxide (TiO2) production capabilities. Titanium dioxide is a
valuable white pigment used in paint, plastics and paper.
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A new poll reveals that most small business owners do not list
regulations as a top concern or barrier to their businesses; in fact,
many respondents view regulations as a way to level the playing field
with larger companies.
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The automaker cited better U.S. market conditions and a drive to
produce cars where they are sold.
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The vast majority (79%) of retirement plan sponsors say that it is
quite or very important to help participants understand plan fees and
71% consider the fee disclosure process itself to be very or quite
important.
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'It is dangerous and intolerable for our country that Renault, in
which the state is the largest shareholder, practices social dumping in
Morocco to manufacture cars destined for Europe and France,' says former
industry minister of France.
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daily by members of the Business Finance Expert Network, The Big Fat
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ideas and best practices that help finance organizations create
value.
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"My top five most innovative management teams would have to
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"Currently, the IRS often ends up auditing tax returns months --
in some cases, years -- after they've been filed..."
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"Count storytelling within the realm of risk management among one
of the many trends..."
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"Ultimately, charge-back friction can hobble IT's ability to make
necessary investments in new capabilities and become the primary cause
of misallocated IT spending..."
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The DPGM409 covers the full spectrum in pressure measurement with
Gage, Sealed Gage, Absolute, Compound Gage, Vacuum, and Barometric
pressure ranges. Its core is a highly stable micromachined silicon
sensor with a very high 0.08% accuracy. Each unit is supplied with a
5-point NIST traceable calibration certificate and is tested to
industrial CE standards. A user selectable analog output of either 0 to
5 Vdc, 0 to 10 Vdc or 4 to 20 mA is standard on all models and a
built-in wireless transmitter option is also available. The electronics
are enclosed in a stainless steel and ABS housing that is washdown rated
and has a unique magnetic stylus system for programming that prevents
accidental programming changes. The display has large 25.4 mm (1 in)
digits plus a 0 to 100% barograph.
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Daily News For February 9, 2012 