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...world's largest semiconductor foundry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), recently asked its 20,000 employees to take an extra day off every week for an indefinite period. The forced leave translates into pay cuts of at least 15%. But it avoids pink slips and allows TSMC to hang on to valuable staff. "This is a way that allows us to make the best of a bad situation," says TSMC spokesman Michael Kramer. "I'm not going to say it's a good thing, but there are worse things that could've happened, such as a pay cut with...
Subaru's customers are, the company admits, a little oddball. How else do you explain the fact that Subaru of America was the only car company to increase unit sales last year? Subaru buyers tend to be overeducated; they buy less car than they can afford and hang on to it forever. "They pay cash, and then you never see them again," says Tim Mahoney, Subaru of America's chief marketing officer. At least not for an average 7.3 years, when they return like migrating carbirds to buy another one. Recession...
...some fishermen and others complain that Australia's efforts to protect sharks - catching rare white pointer sharks is illegal, for example - is resulting in an increase in attacks. In particular, they object to a policy of letting suspected man-eaters go. "Sharks do hang around after the attack, and the government has a duty of care to deal with it," says Queensland fisherman Vic Hislop. Sharks "learn to kill humans. They learn to go in hard and fast...
Home is Sony's ambitious (albeit boringly named) attempt to create an online place for gamers to hang out in realistic virtual environments. So far, that includes a mall, a town plaza, a bowling alley, an arcade and apartments. Sony is betting Home can generate new revenue, since gamers will be able to try--then buy--all kinds of video games, movies, music and other offerings from Sony's many business partners.(See the 50 best inventions...
...important it was to appoint an African American to the seat, arguing that the Senate would not want to be in the position of blocking a man who would be the only African American in the Senate, following Obama's departure. "I would ask you not to hang or lynch the appointee as you try to casitgate the appointor. Separate, if you will, the appointee from the appointer," said Rush. "Roland Burris is worthy ... There is no rhyme nor reason he shouldn't be seated in the U.S. Senate." As they left the podium, Blagojevich took some cover by echoing...