Data from CFLP and State Statistics Bureau shows that China official PMI index falls to 50.4, lower than the expected index 50.4. PMI in December is 50.6. Though manufacturing PMI pulled back slightly in January, it still remains a ...
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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Sofa construction varies depending on whether it is a high-end or budget piece. Although both high-end and more inexpensive models have their place, knowing the difference will help you when shopping for a new couch. Webbing Webbing ...
Samsung's name for its upmarket Ativ tablet device - "Smart PC Pro" - is confusing. It is, after all, a tablet with an attachable keyboard, not a traditional PC as we know it. It is in the mould of the well-established ASUS transformer ...
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Improved reliability and affordability of energy systems, increased community and Aboriginal involvement in decision-making, and reducing environmental impacts due to energy use were some of the key issues identified as requiring attention ...
GaAs solar material maker Alta Devices boasts solar cells with an efficiency of 28.8%, but perhaps even more astonishing is the fact it can produce GaAs cells that are only 1-micron thick, which opens up the possibility of a whole new field ...
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January 14, 2013 — LYCRAbrand owner INVISTA is delighted to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The SAC is a group representing more than 60 leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, suppliers, ...
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The sharemarket closed little changed yesterday, despite news from Japan that Australia's second-biggest trading partner was taking steps to spur growth in its long-stalled economy. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed up 1.6 points, or ...
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At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week, Israeli firm PrimeSense showed how their depth sensor, called Carmine, is being put to use in myriad applications. And a smaller version of the sensor may soon be ...
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LYCRA brand owner INVISTA is delighted to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The SAC is a group representing more than 60 leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, suppliers, nonprofits and ...
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A key Democratic senator on Thursday reiterated his concerns that a study commissioned by the US Department of Energy on LNG exports is "seriously flawed" and should not be used by the agency to grant permits to companies wishing to ship ...
US rail transportation of petroleum products last week increased 53.6% year-on-year, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday. Petroleum products carloads increased to 11,594 in the most recent week, from 8,007 carloads in ...
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Of the dozens of deaths attributed to Hurricane Sandy, many were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from generators being run in garages, basements, porches and other enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. Unfortunately, the rush to power ...
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At the NRF Annual Expo in New York City next week, Gerber Technology's Yunique Solutions team will demonstrate how its PLM software can help businesses of any size accelerate time to market, reduce lead time and improve margins. YuniquePLM ...
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As global auto glass conglomerates continue to expand abroad, North American auto glass shops can gauge industry trends by looking on a worldwide scale. Recent news coming out of the UK may be a sign of things to come. An international ...
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