Using the table below, explain the difference between net income and cash flow from operating activities for Techno in 2009 and analyze their cash flows for 2008 and 2009.

(in thousands)	2009	2008
Net income	$ 316,354	$ 242,329
Noncash charges (credits) to income
Depreciation and amortization	68,156	62,591
Deferred taxes	15,394	22,814
	$ 399,904	$ 327,734
Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Receivables	(288,174)	(49,704)
Inventories	(159,419)	(145,554)
Other current assets	(1,470)	3,832
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities	73,684	41,079
Total Cash Provided by Operations	$ 24,525	$ 177,387
Investment activities
Additions to plant and equipment	(94,1760)	(93,136)
Other investment activities	14,408	(34,771)
Net investment activities	($ 79,768)	($ 127,907)
Financing activities
Purchases of treasury stock	(45,854)	(39,267)
Dividends paid	(49,290)	(22,523)
Net changes in short-term borrowing	125,248	45,067
Additions to long-term borrowings	135,249	4,610
Repayments of long-term borrowings		(250,564)
Net financing activities	$ 165,353	($ 262,677)
Increase (decrease) in cash	$ 110,110	($ 213,197)
Beginning cash balance	78,114	291,311
Ending cash balance	$ 188,224	$ 78,114