They occupy the volume of an SUV and weigh two tons, take five years to build and stay in orbit for a decade.

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However, as more outsourcing hubs emerge and as we enter post-recession, American companies are beginning to take a step back and weigh their options: why choose one country over another?

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Just listen to what the others have got to say, take it on board, weigh it up and then make a decision.

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Employees have a say on whether to take on any one client or project and can weigh in on new hires, he says.

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Panetta said he advised Allen to take time to weigh his options, consult with his family, and decide his future.

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If the parent is owner of the state account, the child can't take the money, and the funds likely won't weigh heavily against financial aid.

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