We adjusted salary data to account for cost-of-living expenses and discarded any school with a response rate below 15%.

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It has agreed a three-year contract with Glasgow-based Response UK to provide call centre staff handling its gas and electricity account holders.

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The report gives an account of FEMA's recent history and response to Katrina, covering ground that has been well-plowed in recent months, although adding some details.

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One factor needs to be taken into account -- the survey was conducted in June and early July, shortly before global stock markets plunged in response to concerns over the U.S. lending market, notably loans to so-called subprime customers, seen as high risk.

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