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Dec

Flecther’s hostile bid for Aussie Crane
If construction giant Fletcher Building’s proposed takeover of Crane Group succeeds it will become number two behind Australian competitor Reece in the plumbing supply and distribution business in Australasia.
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21 great sci-fi movies and TV workplaces for a geek to get a job
The economy’s in the dumps, with unemployment at the highest levels in recent memory. So where’s a geek going to find a job? While the politicians attempt to sort out how to fix things, we figured we’d point you in the direction of some major companies that might just be looking to hire.
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A problem not to be ignored
A problem not to be ignored
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Be careful with energy drink alternatives
Unlike their more controversial energy-boosting counterparts including Four Loko, which is getting rid of its caffeine under threat of a federal crackdown alternative energy drinks don’t contain any alcohol. Still, nutrition experts warn, you may want to check out the ingredients before chugging one down.
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Nov

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Aussie Dollar Near Two-Week Low on European Debt, China Inflation Concerns
The Australian dollar traded near the lowest in more than two weeks as concerns of contagion from Ireland’s banking crisis and Chinese steps to limit inflation curbed demand for higher-yielding assets.
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Vet’s wings taken
Petoskey native and Navy fighter/dive bomb pilot in World War II, Hugh Winnell, loses wings at Kiwanis event Hugh Winnell knew immediately, when he picked up his hat, that something was wrong.
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Timeless valor: Iowa’s newest Medal of Honor winner draws praise from predecessor
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Col. George Day, the last Iowan to earnthe Medal of Honor, said he is proud to see the nation’s highestmilitary honor bestowed on fellow Iowan and Army Staff Sgt.Salvatore Giunta.
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