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	ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, May 13, 2010 Raytheon spent $1.6m on 1Q lobbying efforts Defense contractor Raytheon Co. spent just under $1.6 million lobbying the federal government during the first quarter on issues such as military intelligence and training, according to a recent disclosure form. Liberty Mutual launches Fourth of July contest Liberty Mutual is launching a contest that will award winners grants that will help defray costs of local community Fourth of July events. Sandwich lovers crave variety "Pepperoni is the new bacon," ads from Subway say, and the sandwich chain may be on to something. Navy orders more Hydroid AUVs Hydroid,Inc., a Bourne-based maker of autonomous underwater vehicles, said that it has received delivery orders under an existing contract to provide three additional vehicles to Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Command in Mississippi. Boston Scientific gets an FDA clearance Boston Scientific Corp. announced Food and Drug Administration clearance of the ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System for use with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers. TripAdvisor looks to Asia Pacific, creates new unit TripAdvisor, the Newton-based travel review website, announced plans for continued expansion in Asia Pacific and added that it is creating a new division to support its business revenue streams. AMSC posts 4Q and full year results AMSC posts 4Q and full year results Hanover Walmart gets makeover Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has just begun an extensive renovation of its store in Hanover, one that will result in hiring of 40 temporary workers, the Arkansas-based retailer said. Today in Globe Business A sample of Business stories from the print edition of today's Boston Globe. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Former hospital executive jailed for embezzlement By Mark Pothier, Globe Staff A former South Shore Hospital executive will serve a year and a day in federal prison for stealing $222,000 from the Weymouth hospital. William S. Burke, 38, of Plymouth, will also have to pay restitution... Dunkin’ roots for the Boston Brewins Starting tomorrow, Dunkin' Donuts will launch a "two-day blitz," with a "fleet of street teams" in Dunkin? Donuts branded Toyotas set to travel throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire to seek out loyal Dunkin? Donuts iced coffee drinkers.