The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better trade and ...
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Few tech industry buzzwords have gotten as vigorous a workout as "big data," but while the hype remains plentiful, it is starting to give way to real-life successes as well as formal ways companies can develop big data strategies, according ...
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In an IC fab, cycle time is the time interval between when a lot is started and when it is completed. The benefits of shorter cycle time during volume production are well known: reduced capital costs associated with having less work in ...
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Cliffs Natural Resources said Monday that it expects to idle its Wabush Pointe Noire pellet plant within the city of Sept-Iles in Quebec by the end of Q2 2013. The company indicated that its decision to idle its iron ore pellet operation is ...
Samsung China Forum opened today in Guangzhou South China University. On the forum, the president of Samsung China Park Jae Chun said, Samsung's revenue in China was $ 14.3 billion in 2012, a year-on-year growth of 51%. Park Jae Chun ...
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Research company IDC has estimated a second year of decline in the PC desktop market. "IDC now expects 2013 PC shipments to decline by 1.3 percent in 2013," says IDC's report, pointing to a shipment of 142.1m units this year compared to ...
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Coca-Cola and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are joining forces in a new campaign to help protect the polar bear's Arctic home. For the first time, Coca-Cola is turning its iconic red cans white in celebration of the polar bear and committing up ...
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The first pictures of the Holden VF Commodore Sportwagon and Ute have been released by the local maker as its drip-feed strategy continues for its significantly updated large car. In terms of design, both the wagon and ute versions carry ...
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The Holden VF Commodore SS V-Series has been revealed, following the launch of the VF Commodore Calais V-Series on Monday. Holden has divided the styling of the VF Commodore range in two, creating a pair of themes each for the sports and ...
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The solar industry believes market conditions will improve in 2013 because firms now have a consensus to stop price competition. In addition, firms that dumped products and disrupted prices now have lower inventory levels, hence the market ...
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The Asian LNG spot price is expected to peak at an average of $16.90/MMBtu in 2013, with the LNG market expected to tighten further and freight rates to remain high, Goldman Sachs said in a report released late Monday. "The Japan ...
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It's reported that Brazilian steelmakers' intention to hike domestic steel prices is being considered possible but is anticipated difficult and questionable. According to UK bank HSBC analyst Mr. Jonathan Brandit that there ...
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A group of Reddit users are arguing in a petition filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that the use of the term "gaymer" to identify their community on the site should remain in the public domain. The petition was spurred by ...
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According to a new data breach report from Verizon, authentication attacks and “hacktivism” will continue to pose a threat to organisations in 2013. The newly released Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report noted that while ...
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If you don't already own quality leather furniture you may not appreciate how easy it is to care for and clean. Taking proper maintenance and care steps and following a few tips will maximize your enjoyment of the leather furniture in your ...
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