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The Hand That Feeds You

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It took only three days of deliberations last week for a California jury to reach a verdict in the biggest patent dispute in history. Hidden in the heart of just about every iPhone and iPad is something that tells us this steel-cage death match eventually will end with a handshake and a hug. Case closed, right? Not so fast.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the 1,612 new jobs, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $54 million paid over 12 years. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. installed 10.6

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Using a multi-layered GIS map displayed on an iPad, LED officials were able to show site details, utilities, nearest rail access, proximity to the river and the Port of Lake Charles during the first site visits by the Sasol team. . $10-billion gas-to-liquids plant will yield 96,000 barrels/day of fuels. billion cracker unit will produce 1.4M

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