"I want to make it crystal clear that neither I nor the board will tolerate improper business conduct of any sort and will take all necessary action to ensure compliance, " said chief executive John Rishton.

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If there was any doubt left about the impact of globalization of the supply chain, the news this month should make it crystal clear: supply chains today are attenuated and extremely vulnerable to repercussions from events far outside the control of those who manage and rely on them.

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But it should make crystal clear that the status quo is unsustainable.

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As I see it, these two stories make one thing crystal clear: The time has come for a serious debate about how technology impacts privacy.

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Just off the coast is Rottnest Island, boasting crystal clear beaches and bays which make it perfect for a host of water sports.

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This milestone is a pivotal moment in TV history because Ultra HD 4K technology will make it possible for consumers to purchase huge TVs with crystal clear picture quality.

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It is to allow us to be discrete and to make the record crystal clear.

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For a more enjoyable calling experience it also uses age-specific frequency adjustment and real-time speech slowing to help make calls crystal clear.

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