"We deliver the required power at a certain point, we put a meter on this particular point - that means they will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the system, " said Dr Janak L Karmacharya, head of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

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The highest paid person listed was Gail L. Warden, head of the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.

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Sprecher will continue as Chairman and CEO of the combined company, while NYSE Euronext head Duncan L. Niederauer will be president of the combined company and CEO of NYSE Group.

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