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Holding it all together: new design and new products help railroads keep things in place with maximum safety and efficiency.(Company overview)
Railway Track and Structures
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June 1, 2009|
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Billions of fasteners of all shapes and sizes are at work on railroads every day, meeting challenges from heavy traffic and severe curves, but getting the job done. Below, our annual fastener feature describes the latest offerings in the fastener market.
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AirBoss/UNIT RAIL
A lot has been happening lately at UNIT. Recently its 80-plus-year-old name changed from UNIT. Rail Anchor Company to UNIT RAIL. With this has come a complete change in its company identity, advertising, and market strategy.
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Backing off Bakke: the new assault on affirmative action.(Regents of the University of California v. Bakke)
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; ...1978 - Reverse discrimination University of California Regents v. Bakke Allan Bakke, a white male, sued the University of California at Davis for reverse discrimination...teachers-union members Wygant v. Jackson Board of Education...
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Patrick Chavis Dies; Bakke Case Doctor
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The Bakke case: Part II--an analysis and implications
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