Other research is focusing on finding improved, durable forms for each type of radioactive waste, some of which could be recycled and others stored indefinitely.

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At the end of the day, this is the core promise of any type of business software: improved business results.

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Offering improved ruggedness over previous models of its type, the Toughbook C2 is designed to withstand a wide variety of work environments.

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Adding to the value-investor type strategy MDH pursues in building its portfolio, it should benefit from improving trends in economic activity and improved corporate profitability and cash positions, which ought to facilitate more business trips and conferences.

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