The European monoethylene glycol May contract price was fully settled Thursday Eur965/mt ($1,252/mt) FD NWE, industry sources said Friday. It represents a fall of Eur55/mt from April The initial settlement was between Shell as a seller ...
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1. Know about your potential suppliers. It is best if you have information of whether your potential suppliers are third party suppliers, exporters, or actual manufacturers in China. Keep in mind that in international trade, business ...
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In 2003, Yukos was preparing for a game-changing merger with another private Russian oil company, Roman Abramovich's Sibneft, to create a 2.3 million b/d Russian oil producing giant. The deal was scuppered, however, in large part because ...
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Reaching the Western world (1815–1820s) The tangram had already been around in China for a long time when it was first brought to America by Captain M. Donnaldson, on his ship, Trader, in 1815. When it docked in Canton, the captain ...
In their earliest medieval incarnation, chandeliers were little more than two wooden cross beams with stakes on the ends for mounting candles. As they evolved, chandeliers became grandiose and opulent works of art displayed by the wealthy ...
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Studio Antti Kotilainen designed the Aava collection for Arper. The chairs have a wooden shell and base made of precompound wood, sheathed in veneer to accentuate the silhouette. It's available in several colors, birch painted black, ...
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Little is known about the deep sea creature the?Cirrata?octopus.?These soft-bodied, semi-gelatinous sea animals lay deep beneath the sea and exhibit characteristics similar to regular octopi. They use their irregular fins, sometimes ...
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Taiwan-based LED optical lens maker, Ledlink Optics, saw its first-quarter gross margin fall to 43%. According to Telung Tang, CEO of Ledlink, performance in the second quarter is expected to show growth and mass production of LED ...
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Highway repair money is running lean in many states, due to decreased revenue from gas tax--a result of cars becoming more fuel efficient and Americans driving less. To plug the crater in highway funding, several states have proposed new ...
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Wood furniture has its own classic beauty which cannot be compared with any other furniture materials. However, continuous exposure to dirt and debris makes it difficult to preserve its natural look. To maintain that attractive look, you ...
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Vinyl flooring is the most preferred choice of flooring for bathrooms and kitchens. The reason is, vinyl is extremely affordable and lasts long. Vinyl comes in sheets as well as tiles. The tile form is very simple to install yourself. In ...
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If you wish to create a warm ambiance and enhance the interiors of your home at the same time, the best way to achieve this would be to install a fireplace. These days, home owners are willing to go beyond the classic in-built fireplace ...
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Designed to cater to today's modern lifestyle, walk in showers without doors are a blessing for those people who are a little short on space. Walk in showers are separate sections in a bathroom that can be used for bathing. Ready-made walk ...
A loft apartment is an apartment that consists of one huge room with no walls for demarcating living spaces like bedroom, dining area or living room. If you have a loft apartment, you know that space is very precious and every square inch ...
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If you are amongst those who think that the function of a fireplace is restricted to creating a warm and cozy ambiance, you surely need to take a look at the creative fireplace designs that the interior designers have come up with. While a ...