The body harness and head strap had to be as light and unobtrusive as possible too - no mean feat when dogs come in different shapes and sizes, even within breeds.

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The global market has become increasingly competitive and we do not have the luxury of arbitrarily raising the costs of doing business in the U.S. If the president is serious about economic growth, then his administration should address the structural impediments head on, reining in excessive taxes and regulations while fostering an educated workforce poised to harness the benefits of innovation and technology.

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BMW's efforts to harness the creativity of its customers began two years ago, says Joerg Reimann, the firm's head of marketing innovation management, when it posted a toolkit on its website.

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