There was a smattering of protesters, including an anti-abortion protester up in a tree, and some glitches with the sound system.

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People on the ground can also use a geographical information system that displays farmer contact data, farm size and location, tree inventory and price information, which makes it easier to forecast and optimize cashew collection.

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For example, the irrigation system on one of the trees recently failed, and with it the tree.

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At Turner Broadcasting System Inc. in Atlanta, a strategy-development team recently drew tree branches and placed sticky notes on the branches to explore ways to extend the Turner Classic Movies brand, says Jennifer Dorian, a senior vice president.

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Dr Steve Jefferies, from the Oake Tree Surgery, said he was able to help up to 60 people a day using the system known as Patient Response.

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