General manager of 3T Security

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Bankruptcies, disciplinary actions, mortgages, incorporations, liens

Computer security experts say the best defense against information theft is a good offense, and several area companies are taking that advice to heart.

The United States Food and Drug Administration declined to answer questions about Shanghai Hualian, because of security concerns stemming from the sometimes violent opposition to abortion. But in a statement, the agency said the RU-486 plant had passed an F.D.A. inspection in May.

Wormleysburg-based Harsco Corp. posted 74-percent growth in fourth-quarter net income, which the company reported was bolstered by strong sales and expanding international business.

Versatile Systems Inc., a Vancouver, British Columbia-based software developer, today announced it purchased Sagent Solutions.

State Reps. Sean Ramaley (D-Beaver and Allegheny counties) and Eugene DePasquale (D-York County) today introduced a bill that would allocate half of Pennsylvania's budget surplus to a property-tax-relief fund during years the state has a surplus.

Burnham Holdings Inc. today declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share on both classes of the company's common stock.

Lititz-based Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. has shifted its local banking unit to a regional leadership system after acquiring Community Banks Inc. of Dauphin County.

The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has opened a second "green branch" in the midstate.

Lebanon County businesses have become more concerned about the economy than health care costs, according to a survey taken by the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corp.

A pair of York County credit unions have proposed a merger after the smaller of the two ran into financial difficulties.

The expanded use of the Internet for various types of communication is driving companies to improve local infrastructure.

Dear Mr. Berko: Last year, I retired from teaching at the City College of New York. I have a large sum of money in a 403(b) with Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), the long-term performance of which has been about 4.6 percent, which is awful.