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Engineering, Freedom, And The 28th Amendment
May 17, 2012 12:15 pm | by Karl Stephens | Articles | CommentsA threat to the existence of corporations is, indirectly, a threat to the flourishing of engineering.
Gauge Of U.S. Economy Falls In April
May 17, 2012 12:05 pm | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsA measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in April after six months of increases, The Conference Board said Thursday.
Judge Recuses Herself From BP Engineer's Case
May 17, 2012 11:59 am | News | CommentsJudge has recused herself from the criminal case against a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about BP's response to the 2010 oil spill.
Manufacturing Shrinks In Mid-Atlantic Region
May 17, 2012 11:56 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsManufacturing activity contracted in the mid-Atlantic region in May for the first time in eight months as new orders decreased and firms cut jobs.
GM's Vauxhall Announces New Astra At UK Plant
May 17, 2012 11:54 am | by Raphael Satter, Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motors' Vauxhall plant in northern England will build the company's top-selling Astra vehicles, the automaker said Thursday.
Applications For Unemployment Benefits Unchanged
May 17, 2012 9:09 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting steady gains in the job market.
Study Finds Coffee Drinkers Live Longer
May 17, 2012 9:06 am | by Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer | News | CommentsThe study is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure any coffee lovers who think it's a guilty pleasure that may do harm.
Agilent Buying Dako For $2.2B
May 17, 2012 9:03 am | News | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. said it is buying the cancer diagnostic company to help it develop a wider range of cancer-fighting products.
GE To Acquire Mine Equipment Maker
May 17, 2012 9:00 am | News | CommentsA Virginia underground mining equipment manufacturer is being acquired by General Electric.
New Japanese Auto Chief Promises To Keep Production
May 17, 2012 8:58 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsToyota President Akio Toyoda took the helm at Japan's auto industry group with a promise to keep production and jobs at home to help the country's recovery.
Antibiotic Linked With Rare But Deadly Heart Risk
May 17, 2012 8:55 am | by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsStudy found that an antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems.
Ford Takes On Toyota With New Hybrid
May 17, 2012 8:52 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsFord said its new C-Max hybrid small minivan will have a base price of $25,995 -- $500 less than Toyota's Prius V wagon.
LG Upgrades Flagship Smartphone
May 17, 2012 8:49 am | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsLG Electronics has upgraded its flagship smartphone model with a faster chip and a longer battery life, hoping to regain ground lost to more nimble rivals.
Honda Recalls Nearly 53,000 Acura TL Sedans
May 17, 2012 8:47 am | News | CommentsHonda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses.
Medtronic: Bone Graft Investigation Is Over
May 16, 2012 9:39 pm | News | CommentsMedical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Wednesday that federal prosecutors have closed their investigation of the company's InFuse bone graft.
Accurate Measurements Play Key Role In Productivity
May 16, 2012 9:26 pm | by OHAUS Corporation | Articles | CommentsTo meet the demands of their growing customer base, it is critical that Peterson’s weighing system is efficient and dependable.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas Partners With aPriori, Inc.
May 16, 2012 6:40 pm | News | CommentsaPriori, a provider of product cost management software solutions, today announced that ThyssenKrupp Elevator, one of the world’s leading elevator companies has deployed its software platform to effectively attack product costs earlier in the product lifecycle.
Paralyzed Woman Controls Robot Arm With Thoughts
May 16, 2012 1:59 pm | by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer | News | CommentsIt's startling stuff. But will the experimental brain-controlled technology ever help paralyzed people in everyday life?
Q&A: Consistency Is Key
May 16, 2012 1:51 pm | by Interview By Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsA food product’s recipe must continually be accurate and repeatable, not only to maintain high quality, but also to ensure safety.
Picking Glass Out Of My Eyes
May 16, 2012 1:49 pm | by David Mantey, Editor, PD&D | Blogs | CommentsGoogle’s Project Glass, which will inevitably be called Google Glass, is a futuristic Internet-connected pair of glasses.
