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Agreed. A very sad time, especially for the 350 losing their jobs. I have been informed that Marketing (Sales; Service/Tech Support; and Spare Parts) will remain for the foreseeable future.
Had many happy years with Linde at Abingdon, then at Basingstoke after the '88 takeover. Made many good friends in UK and abroad. Retired in '04 but still feel a loyalty to my old team and good friends.
I also understand that many are being laid off in A'burg, but they will be paid for up to 2 years.
  • Posted 25 Jun 2009 22:55
  • Modified 26 Jun 2009 01:36 by poster
  • By GrahamB
  • joined 25 Jun'09 - 4 messages
  • Hants, United Kingdom

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According to studies published in the English Journal of Medicine, the impact of daylight savings is revealed by a 24% increase in heart attacks on the Monday following the spring shift forward. When clocks move back in autumn, heart attacks drop by about 21%, suggesting that loss of sleep is an important driver.