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Artium Technologies was formed in 1998 with the goal of commercializing the laser induced incandescence technique into an easy-to-use but powerful research and on-line monitoring tool. In addition, Artium collaborates with Islet Technologies and is actively developing the next generation of instruments in Phase Doppler Interferometry. The company is based in Sunnyvale, Calif.

With corporate headquarters located in Richfield, Minn., Best Buy is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States and Canada. The company started operations as a retail store in 1966 and was called Sound of Music. It changed its name to Best Buy in 1983. Best Buy s range of products includes digital and video cameras, computers, computer software, video games, music systems, DVDs and mobile phones. The company offers products of various brands that include Sony, Toshiba, Apple, Philips and Hewlett-Packard. It also offers home appliances, including washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves and refrigerators. Best Buy provides various shipping and delivery options. The company operates more than 700 stores and maintains a location in Salinas, Calif.