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The United States, the European Union and Japan last month lodged a
complaint with the World Trade Organization, saying China is choking off
exports of rare earths to unfairly benefit domestic industries.
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A Wisconsin motorcycle engine plant will add new product development
and testing capabilities, as the company's acquisitions alters its
strategic plan.
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Consumer and investor confidence continue to improve as do
unemployment, industrial production activity and factory operating rates
(utilization). All are favorably impacting material handling equipment
manufacturing.
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Mobile phone and broadband provider O2 found that 88% of the
employees who worked from home thought that they were at least as
productive as normal and 36% said that they were more productive.
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Disengagement and cynicism are widespread in today's post-recession
business world. Many organizations that were forced to reduce their work
forces and cut pay and benefits now are confronted with the negative
legacy of those difficult actions. Employee motivation -- or lack
thereof -- plays a big role in that legacy.
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Company will add another 100 jobs over the next five years to
further advance engine and transmission development for the North
American market.
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When it comes to recognizing, deploying, and rewarding talent, get
out and talk to workers.
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forum is open!
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"There is a seemingly endless stream of articles and reports that
says we Americans need to upgrade our scientific understanding..."
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"But before we look at the effect of these regulations on the
free market, we should begin with a quote from the White House..."
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"Some Canadians aren't happy about the result of wind power
subsidies in their nation..."
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"The decision and language supports keeping the fed funds rate at
an exceptionally low 0 to 1/4% through late 2014..."
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Product Spotlight, Courtesy of
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Dell industrial PCs are made for challenging environments and can be
customized to include your special hardware or software without adding
extra touches to your process. Many of our original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) customers told us that they wanted to use the Dell
global support infrastructure and global supply chain. But to do so,
those customers needed a product that could replace an expensive
industrial PC. The OptiPlex XE is designed for customers who require a
PC that can stand up to hot, wet, dusty environments, and that comes
with a longer life cycle.
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Daily News For April 9, 2012 