A place in the sun
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Malta is intensifying its efforts to integrate itself with the mainstream of the European manufacturing industry, along with its goal to become a full member of the European Union. The Maltese government has offered several incentives to manufacturers, including tax breaks and low cost industrial accommodation, as well as highly skilled and relatively low cost workforce. Malta also boasts of 10 industrial estates, each equipped with ready-built and fully serviced factory space for incoming companies.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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Speaking up
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The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) has launched a series of courses to help professional engineers develop their communication skills. Titled 'Essential Presentation Skills,' this two-day course aims to make engineer participants effective communicators by removing their self-consciousness and inhibition during public speaking and replacing them with self-confidence. This course was developed because of increasing demands for engineers to address groups of people within their companies.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1998
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Coming to an airport near you: The man responsible for the Thrust supersonic car now aims to shake up the world of business air travel
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Richard Noble, the driving force behind the successful Thrust SSC supersonic care project is now aiming to develop the Farnborough F1 a versatile, robust, fast and agile aircraft. Noble believes that the small, underused airstrips in Europe and North America could be served by the plane, with the aim of enabling business travellers to avoid congested major airports.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1999
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