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This implies that for the same extent of lung consolidation, basal pulmonary blood flow perfusing non-ventilated lung areas was greater in patients with septic shock.
It also owns Jiffy Lube--oil changes/motor oil; is that synergy or consolidation?
Kudos: A NYT Op-Ed by Frank Rich warns that even Matt Drudge, convinced that anyone could be a reporter in the Internet age, is a victim of the consolidation of news organizations into a handful of media conglomerates.
The Times describes the acquisition as part of a consolidation trend in the defense industry and says that the trend is encouraged by the Clinton administration, but never says why.
Gains Through Consolidation: Does the agency or program being considered for the new department improve the efficiency and effectiveness of homeland security missions through eliminating duplications and overlaps, closing gaps, and aligning or merging common roles and responsibilities?