State insurance exchanges in Maryland, Oregon and Colorado are under the microscope and drawing criticism. Meanwhile, Republican state lawmakers in Tennessee and Texas propose legislation to undermine the health law in those states. And a ...
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Electrolytic manganese metal prices remained stable for two consecutive weeks as a fall in spot supply balanced waning demand from international buyers. Platts assessed 99.7% manganese at $2,170-2,220/mt FOB China Thursday, unchanged from ...
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While many better-for-you menus tout items below 500, 400 and 300 calories, 7-Eleven, Inc. breaks the 200-calorie barrier with its new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich. Not only is the calorie count low, the price is too – just $1.99. ...
Rechi Precision Co., Ltd., world's fourth-largest compressor supplier by shipment, achieved robust sales in 2013, in which the company shipped record-breaking 12.3682 million units to rack up the second-highest annual consolidated revenue ...
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Severe winter weather did not dampen December retail sales as shoppers took advantage of heavy promotions and last-minute deals. According to the National Retail Federation – the world’s largest retail trade association ...
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Emser Tile will introduce an extensive line of new product offerings at this year's Surfaces Trade Show in Las Vegas Jan. 28-30. Emser's new introductions will include two porcelain wood look recreations called Parquet (parquet wood/ ...
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Bananas deemed "too unhealthy" for monkeys If you've made a New Year's resolution to diet after your festive blow-out, here's a tip from a bunch of monkeys – avoid the bananas. Animals at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon ...
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It is said that Taiwanese Feng Hsin has cut its rebar and scrap collection price unexpectedly today, which brought surprise to most market participants. The company said they will cut both its rebar and scrap collection prices by ...
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For the last year, there's been some guarded optimism that the U.S. hog herd could be on its way to expansion. But, the sustained growth forecast in 2013 never really reached fruition by the year's end that industry-watchers saw coming. ...
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December sales for CE and appliance dealers slipped 1.4 percent year over year to $8.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. The preliminary figures, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but ...
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Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will kick off the New Year in style with an event to celebrate the opening of its new Global Resource Center in Las Vegas on Jan. 27 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. This ...
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Strong demand is keeping a floor under hay prices in Indiana, reports hay grower Dennis Smeltzer.Photo: Rick Mooney Demand for high-quality hay in wintry weather as the new year began put upside pressure on prices in northern Indiana, ...
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By Lindsay Chichester, UNL Extension Educator Many ranches and farms spend a lot of time working on business plans, mission statements, employee training, goals, and financial management, but how many spend time discussing a disaster ...
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Craft beer fans will have even more styles to enjoy from Deschutes Brewery in the coming year, including the return of old favorites and the release of brand new experiments. In addition, new market launches scheduled throughout the year ...
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The start of a new year is often a time for reflection and a resolve to change. Whether the resolutions are big or small, most people by now are already starting down the path to a new and better version of themselves. A new WebMD survey ...
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