Elec-Tech International (ETI) revenues grew 10.52% to RMB 1.35 billion (US$ 220 million) in 1H13, according to the company’s 1H13 financial report released on Aug. 24. However, the company’s net income plunged 59.38% compared to ...
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) announced the selection of Keiko Arai, leadership development program participant at Textron, Florian Schick, consultant at McKinsey & Company, and Amanda Tolhurst, senior ...
“The Ultimate Driving Machine” was Bayerische Motoren Werke’s (BMW.FRA) iconic advertising slogan for years. The German automaker’s exclusive China partner Brilliance Auto (1114.HKG) should swap “driving” ...
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Africa In Africa, on the whole, saunas are kept at a much lower temperature than in Europe. Asia In Iran, most gyms, hotels and almost all public swimming pools have indoor saunas. It is very common for swimming pools to have two ...
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A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff. The clogged vent increases drying time and energy use, and worse, lint can cause dryer fires. Consumer Reports latest dryer tests found that blocked-vent indicators have improved on some ...
Expensive washers and dryers don't necessarily clean or dry better than those that cost $700 to $900. But they do have the latest features and in Consumer Reports tests of washers and dryers we looked at all of them. Here's our take on 10. ...
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Dangerous contaminants such as lead, chloroform, arsenic, nitrate, nitrite, radon, and E. coli bacteria are common in tap water. Bottled water, often advertised as a "pure" and "natural" alternative to tap water, is ...
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With dishwashers dialing back on water and energy use to meet federal standards, you might think that it's tougher to get your dinner dishes clean. But at Consumer Reports we found a number of dishwashers that aced our tougher energy tests, ...
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In putting together our annual report on kitchen remodeling, Consumer Reports broiled 3,384 burgers, applied more than 900 stains to a variety of countertops, and dropped two tons of weight onto 51 different flooring products. Never mind ...
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Bathtubs are no longer the privilege of the elite class. Moreover, no longer do we have to settle for just shower stalls. The popularity of soaking tubs for small bathrooms is surging by the day. The standard size, 5 feet long and 14-16 ...
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Have you been looking for options to de-stress after an eventful day? Have you thought of soaking tubs with shower? Often we look at soaking tubs only for the rich and famous. However, it should not be so, as there are bathtubs available, ...
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Walk in bathtubs are the most popular type of built-in bathtubs. They are comfortable, convenient and cozy. These bathtubs are also known as 'bathtubs with doors'. They are the safest kind of bathtubs to have around, especially for people ...
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Rather than being a mark of sophistication, bathtubs have become an essential bathroom decorating articles nowadays. And why not? Nothing can be more relaxing and refreshing than a cozy soaking up session in a comfortable bathtub. Due to ...
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For elderly people or those with disabilities, using conventional bathtubs can be difficult. The main challenge such people have to face is going in and coming out of the bathtubs. Conventional bathtubs do not provide the essential ...
In today's day and age, we are all the more concerned about acquiring a swish bathroom decor, rather than a living area, and a foyer that reflects warmth, and appears welcoming. What better way to make your bathroom look classy, than ...
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