Sources within the flat panel supply chain industry informed DigiTimes that things have not been going as smoothly as expected.

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Initial attempts to attract another chain store fell flat.

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Apple has asked companies in its supply chain to develop flat panel modules and LED light bars for two iPad prototypes code-named J1 and J2, the story says, adding that TPK Holding will begin to supply touch panels to Apple in November before Wintek start ships similar parts in December.

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Flat commissions worked better than the chain's product-based commissions, a tradition for 48 years.

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The game was held up for about fifteen minutes when Hall, bowling flat out, lost his gold chain which carried a crucifix.

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Weekly chain store sales fell flat in June.

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At United Supermarkets, a Texas-based chain of about 50 supermarkets, laundry detergent sales are flat over the past year, and profits in that category are actually down a bit, said business manager Stephanie Black.

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