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US trade deficit grows in March
Official figures from the Commerce Department show the deficit at $51.8bn (£32.0bn) in March, up from $45.4bn in February.
BBC News – 5/10/2012

Gas Prices Drop For Fifth Consecutive Week
The U.S. average retail price of regular gasoline decreased 4 cents this week to $3.79 per gallon, 18 cents per gallon lower than last year at this time. This marks the fifth straight week of decline, with the average price down 15 cents since April 2.
USAgNet – 5/10/2012

Eaton Acquires South Korean Hydraulic Manufacturer
Eaton Corp. has agreed to acquire substantially all of the shares of Jeil Hydraulics Co. Ltd. Headquartered in South Korea, Jeil Hydraulics is a manufacturer of track drive motors, swing drive motors, main control valves and remote control valves for the construction equipment market.
04/20/2012 – 4/20/2012

Social Media to Marketers: Get Over Yourself!
Is your firm still sitting on the sidelines debating whether it should jump into the social media fray? If so, chances are your discussion is probably centered on the wrong issues. On social media platforms, your organization should focus on how you can support and enhance the social media community, not your firm.
ClickZ – 4/2/2012

U.S. growth expected to slow
U.S. economic growth at the end of last year was as strong as everyone thought, but most economists expect things to slow in the next couple of years.
CNNMoney – 3/29/2012

Parker Completes Acquisition
Parker Hannifin Corp. said it has successfully completed its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase the outstanding shares not owned by Parker in Taiyo, Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of Parker, which is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Diesel Progress – 3/15/2012

Finally the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect
Today, after a five year wait, manufacturers in the United States can finally realize the benefits of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). Starting today Korea's tariffs on over 9,000 U.S. products disappear - covering over 80 percent of all of Korea's tariffs on U.S. products. The remaining 20 percent will be eliminated in stages over the next few years.
Shopfloor – 3/15/2012

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decrease, Matching Four-Year Low
Claims for jobless benefits dropped last week in the U.S., matching the lowest level in four years, more evidence the labor market is improving.
Bloomberg – 3/15/2012

14 Email Subject Line Hacks
The SXSW conference has always been known for the quirky session titles it inspires. The competition for panel slots is intense, with 3,000 panel submissions presented for 2012 alone. Part of the selection process involves voting by the public. So, an effective title gets attention when garnering votes for a panel.
ClickZ – 3/14/2012

Caterpillar Expands Manufacturing Facility in SC
Caterpillar Inc. has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina, that will nearly triple the square footage. The facility currently produces small hydraulic cylinders used in a variety of Cat products.
Construction Equipment Guide – 3/14/2012