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Light Friday: Pharmacy in a Microchip

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:40:02 -0400

Plus: Gecko-Based Super Glue and Sitting at the Periodic Table Table.

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Most Wanted: Lean or Six Sigma Skills?

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:12:53 -0400

Demand for continuous-improvement talent continues to grow, fueled by a recovering economy. But which skill set is in higher demand: Six Sigma or lean?

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Worth a Look: 5 Leadership Mistakes from <i>Star Wars</i>

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:31:14 -0400

Plus: Electing More Scientists to Office, Reusing Nuclear Power Plants, the Universe in Scale, Skills Every Guy Should know and the MythBusters Fix for Education.

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Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Entrepreneurs More Upbeat about 2012

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:35:34 -0400

Plus: Economic Indicators Improve, Factory Output Increases, Obama Urges Manufacturing Tax Breaks and Jobless Claims Continue Falling.

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Light Friday: How Being in Groups Makes People Dumber

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:01:27 -0400

Plus: Cleaning Up Cosmic Clutter and Valentine's Day Bleeding into President's Day.

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Manufacturing Tech Orders up in 2011

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:44:44 -0400

Domestic manufacturers ordered considerably more machine tools and related technology in December than they did in November, ending the year on a strong note. Total tech consumption for 2011 was also well above 2010.

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Worth a Look: Do You Work for a Dysfunctional Company?

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:47:29 -0400

Plus: The Science of Love, Meeting Customers' Needs, the Con of Quick and Easy Lean, Innovation Myths Debunked, Hearts Across the Cosmos and MORE.

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Brainsteering: A Better Approach to Breakthrough Ideas

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:38:59 -0400

In <i>Brainsteering</i>, authors and former McKinsey consultants Kevin P. Coyne and Shawn T. Coyne explain how to actively guide creativity through non-traditional brainstorming strategies to produce breakthrough business ideas.

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Learning from the Alternative Workplace

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:27:00 -0400

More employers are adopting alternative workplace practices to address employee-related values and needs. Is the office cubicle on its way out of the modern workplace?

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Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Employers Worry over Leadership Shortage

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:14:19 -0400

Plus: U.S. Trade Gap Widens, Private Firms' Outlook Improves and Jobless Claims Decline.

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5 Bold Ideas for Businesses

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:43:51 -0400

In the aftermath of the recession, we have the opportunity to truly change the way business is done. While ideas like reversing offshoring and rethinking the 9-to-5 schedule aren't new, it's surprising that they haven't been widely embraced by industrial pros, considering their benefits. In fact, the following five ideas could set new standards.

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Can (and Should) America Build a Base on the Moon?

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:25:56 -0400

In a speech late last month, Newt Gingrich promised that his presidential intentions include establishing a moon base by 2020. How realistic is this lofty goal, and is the endeavor worthwhile?

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Get Your Boss to Back Your Idea

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:34 -0400

You might come up with a game-changing way to improve your employer's business, but what if your boss is reluctant to support it? Consider these tips to push your concept up the corporate ladder.

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Why Creativity Shouldn't be an Overlooked Skill

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:13:10 -0400

Creative thinking is as vital a job skill as work experience or training. Here we look at how creativity can serve as a business asset and why companies should pay more attention to it.

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You May Not Be as Busy as You Think

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:04:20 -0400

It often feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. But research indicates that we aren't quite as busy as we think and that Americans' workload worries are really a matter of time management.

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