The feature, which is intended to reduce texting while driving, is part of Ford's voice-activated technology, Sync, and is already installed on all model 2012 Ford vehicles with the exception of the Ranger.

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Howard Davies, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, Britain's big new financial watchdog, added his voice to criticism of the proposed mergers between accountancy firms that will reduce the world's Big Six to the Big Four.

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The laparoscopic equipment features voice-activated lights, ceiling-mounted monitors and special green lights to reduce the strain on staff's eyes.

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