For instance, the new design would substitute precision for raw power in defeating hostile radars, thus eliminating the fratricidal effects of jamming signals on friendly communications links.

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BCH-friendly head of communications last week, Mr Amusategui complained to the Spanish central bank.

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Traced back to the 19th century, they have long been used in friendly notes and communications before digital forms of emoticons were introduced in 1982 by Scott Fahlman of Carnegie Mellon University.

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Make sure that your communications are friendly, but professional and at appropriate intervals.

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And Kudos to firms like Bank of America, Discovery Communications, IBM, General Mills, and PriceWaterhouse Coopers for their working women friendly policies.

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