Indie toy retailers say they're facing a tougher start to this year than they did in 2012. With economic worries and the icy fingers of winter squeezing house bill prices up, it's no surprise that many stores – and consumers – ...
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This month while some regions of the country are flirting with temperatures in the eighties others are still digging out from snow. But summer will be here all too soon so it's a good time to make sure your air conditioner is in working ...
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WILLOWBROOK, Ill. - Following the successful launch of its new Flare mattress design at the recent Las Vegas Market, Comfort Solutions has released an educational video on the patent-pending design targeted to bedding retailers The Flare ...
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David Keam, center, of Best Sleep Centre was recently honored by Restonic executives Richard Stevens, left, and Ron Passaglia.LAS VEGAS - Restonic has honored Canadian bedding retailer David Keam for "Excellence in Marketing, Sales and ...
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Automakers tout the size of their SUV's third-row seats claiming they are accessible and usable. And while SUVs are pitched as a hipper alternative to the minivan, they still can't rival the big people movers. We took a look at a variety ...
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The European Commission has blocked a proposal by the German Telecoms Regulator (BNetzA) to set fixed termination rates three times (300%) higher than the average of countries which follow the recommended approach set out in EU telecoms ...
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It's reported that ATI Allegheny Ludlum announced to raise its prices for all 200 and 300 grades cold rolled sheets and narrow strips, precision rolled narrow strips and cold rolled tubular sheets and strips by lowering its functional ...
If you are really into woodworking you might be willing to spend 3 days salary on a really good block plane, but most of us probably won't. We will spend enough to get an OK plane and complained about the cut quality later. LeeValley has a ...
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Aurigen USA Holdings has acquired Brokers National Life Assurance from Ameritas Life Insurance, following the receipt of approval from concerned regulatory bodies. Financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Originally inked ...
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After months of testing gas grills the results are in and out of the 100-plus grills, the Weber Spirit SP-320 tops Consumer Reports' gas grill Ratings. At $600, the Spirit isn't the most affordable model on our tops picks list, but there's ...
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The Australian dollar was lower yesterday after worldwide confidence was dented by news on Friday of weaker than expected employment growth in the US last month. At 5pm, the dollar was buying $US1.0379, down US0.36c. The US jobs report ...
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The Australian dollar was lower today after world-wide confidence was dented by news on Friday of weaker-than-expected employment growth in the US in March. The Australian dollar was trading at $US1.0373 in late afternoon trading compared ...
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Japan exported 57,000 tons of stainless steel flat products in February, decreasing by 19.7% from a month ago but increasing by 6.8% from a month ago, according to the data released Japan's Ministry of Finance. In February, the country's ...
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Donkey Label's line of handmade soaps include soaps to remove grease and grime, a hydrating facial soap and a shaving soap. All are made especially for cyclists of pure?natural and organic ingredients. The Herbal Pumice?bar is formulated ...
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According to data issued by Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers, the country's steel pipe outputs totaled 167,100 tons in March, jumping by 37.5% from a month ago. In the first three months of this year, the country's steel pipe production ...
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