US-based On-X Life Technologies has launched CHORD-X for the repair and replacement of mitral valve chordae tendeneae. The new device, which comes with two needle choices including a 3/8 circle needle and a 1/2 circle needle, is made of ...
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Atlas Copco was again recognized as one of the most sustainable companies by the annual Global 100 list. The list, presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, ranks companies that show they are increasing productivity while ...
Business conditions at architecture firms continue to improve, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 52.0, down from the mark of 53.2 in ...
Currently, federally mandated window stickers on used cars specify warranty terms and inform consumers of their legal rights. Now those stickers are about to change, and consumer advocates say the new ones take a step backward. The ...
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Baker Hughes reported Friday that for the week ending January 25, the US rig count increased by four to 1,753, the first increase in the past nine weeks. On a year-on-year basis, the US rig count was still down 255 rigs. Rigs drilling for ...
The Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy-farmer cooperative that has been accused of conspiring with four other organizations to suppress milk prices paid to dairy farmers across 14 US states, has agreed to pay $158.6m to settle the ...
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Business conditions at architecture firms continue to improve. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture ...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) said Wednesday that the December Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 52, down from 53.2 in November, but still positive as 50 indicates an increase in billings. As a leading economic ...
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The Architectural Billings Index (ABI), which reflects the approximate nine- to twelve- month lag time between architectural billings and construction spending, was 52.0 for the month of December, down from 53.2 in November. The score ...
Bandit Lites had the privilege of lighting the 31st Annual Texaco Country Showdown, the nation's largest and longest running country talent search. The event took place at The Ryman Auditorium on 17 January and was hosted by ...
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Federal agencies, including the Defense Department, are facing unprecedented budget problems that are creating a new reality for government IT. IT managers are turning to agile development to speed up projects and to quickly show their ...
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Finsbury Food Group booked an increase in first-half sales this morning (23 January), driven by a "strong" performance from its bread and free-from division. The UK baker said sales revenues were "in line" with management expectations, ...
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According to a new data breach report from Verizon, authentication attacks and “hacktivism” will continue to pose a threat to organisations in 2013. The newly released Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report noted that while ...
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Microsoft on Friday announced Windows 8 upgrade price increases of as much as 400% that will take effect Feb. 1, when a three-month promotional discount ends. The current $39.99 deal for a Windows 8 Pro upgrade expires in less than two ...
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If it feels like the walls are closing in on you at your office, you’re not going crazy: today’s offices are smaller than ever before. When we say “office,” of course, we mean workspace. Companies these days have a ...