Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new method to convert pulp from crushed wine grapes into a food preservative, biodegradable packaging materials and a nutritional enhancement for use in baked goods. For the study, ...
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The sharemarket fell yesterday as banks came under pressure when data showed home-loan approvals fell, and a strategy update from National Australia Bank failed to impress investors. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.5 per cent at ...
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Informal, flexible, technology and capable of expressing a strong personality: these are the characteristics of the house today, for the living area that favors large-scale sofas equipped to accommodate tools or objects of entertainment, ...
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According to physicist organizational networks reported on February 26, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois researchers for the first time showed the lithium-ion battery that can be stretched, this flexible device was ...
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An upgraded dual bar-wrapping line at Datrex has more than doubled output of its life-saving maritime food bars. Datrex is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of safety and survival equipment and supplies used in the ...
The British Columbia government has opened talks with Canada's natural gas industry about a possible new tax on LNG exports, which Premier Christy Clark estimates could generate C$1 trillion in cumulative GDP over the next 30 years. ...
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“Cold Dews” is the 17 solar term of the 24 solar terms and falls on October 8 or October 9 each year. It means that it’s colder than “White Dews” and the dews are becoming frost. During this period, most of the ...
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The Argos-owned Chad Valley is the third biggest toy brand in the UK, with revenues of £430 million in 2010/2011 (the latest official figures published). Sainsbury’s is planning to significantly expand its Grow & Play line. It ...
In an economic environment where every penny counts for the consumer, own label – or private label – has become a key battleground. The lines assist the retailer in providing a better mix of margin across the complete ...
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Philips and Arnold Schwarzenegger call for action to switch to LED lighting in cities Vienna, Austria – At the first international sustainable energy conference hosted by the “Regions of Climate Action”(R20), Philips and ...
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the 0.2 per cent month on month drop in December retail trade reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics would be disappointing to retailers who were hoping for a boost in sales over the ...
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OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — December 5, 2012 — Carbon fibre heavy tows (CFHT) are opening up more and more applications for textile reinforcing materials in the building sector. Carbon fibre heavy tows consist of 50,000 individual ...
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At the first international sustainable energy conference hosted by the “Regions of Climate Action”(R20), Philips and R20 emphasized the benefits of rapid adoption of intelligent and energy-efficient LED lighting infrastructure ...
Upholstered sofas are an essential seating element in most home living spaces. They are also one of the most expensive furniture purchases, so selection requires careful assessment to determine quality and value. Determine who will use the ...
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Infor is being sued by a Puerto Rican tax authority on grounds that its failure to maintain software used by the organization racked up $9 million in costs. The Municipal Revenue Collection Center first acquired a limited license in 2006 ...
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