Technology boom too tempting for many government scientists

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The high-technology boom, the abundance of start-up companies and the economic appeal of the private sector are luring scientists away from government research laboratories in ever-growing numbers. Administrators fear the exodus will have a dire effect on the quality of government-sponsored research. Scientists have been influenced by the government's handling of the investigation into Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Wen Ho Lee and the fact that most can double their salaries in the private sector.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Personnel administration, Noncommercial research organizations, Government Laboratories, High technology industry, Human resource management, Forecasts and trends, Industry trend, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Career opportunity, Career opportunities, Scientists in government, Government scientists

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No cable? No D.S.L.? Try satellite; third broadband alternative now offers fast 2-way connection

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Recently, StarBand has announced two-way satellite services for fast broadband Internet access. Download speeds are promised to be up to 500 kilobits per second, slightly slower than D.S.L. or cable modem. Upload will be at 150 kbps or so. Service requires installation of a 24-inch dish antenna and a satellite modem, plus installation fee and a monthly fee. The company touts its ability to provide service to anyone, anywhere, particularly where D.S.L. and cable modem can't reach.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Communications, Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite Data Communications, Planning, Innovations, Services, Satellite communications services industry, Broadband transmission, Broadband, Broadband Internet, StarBand Communications Inc., WildBlue, Hughes Network Systems Inc.

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Web Auction Drop-Off Stores Fight Pawnshop Treatment

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Online auction firms such as eBay are fighting against the application of laws designed to prevent the sale of stolen goods to their businesses.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Public affairs, Police Protection, Miscellaneous retail stores, not elsewhere classified, Legal/Government Regulation, Ethics, Theft, Company legal issue, Laws, regulations and rules, Investigations, Ethical aspects, eBay Inc., Auctions, Auction firms

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