The 2013 forecast for construction-put-in-place is up 8 percent―$918 million―over 2012, according to consulting and investment firm, FMI. Even with the strong improvement, however, FMI does not expect annual construction to go ...
A court in California declined to certify as class action a lawsuit by workers alleging an illegal cartel formed by seven technology companies including Apple, Google and Intel. The judge, however, raised the possibility that she may ...
A toy is any item that can be used for play. Toys are generally played with by children and pets. Playing with toys is an enjoyable means of training the young for life in society. Different materials are used to make toys enjoyable to both ...
Perhaps the most popular dog toy is the dog ball toys. They come in many shapes, materials, and sizes. The very nature of the ball toys can provide enough exercise for the dog, and keep it active during the interaction with the ball. ...
When it comes to shopping for used office furniture, you have plenty of options for snagging great deals, from hitting up office liquidators to eBay to checking out the local thrift shop. Craigslist, one of the most popular places for ...
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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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The more information that leaks about Windows 8's expected summer upgrade, dubbed "Blue" by Microsoft, the more questions that pop up, analysts said today. And with very few exceptions, customers don't have answers. The latest tidbit ...
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Decreased customer inventories and depreciating Japanese yen and South Korean won against U.S. dollar are motivating Taiwan's machine-tool makers to accelerate expansions at home and overseas. Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., Ltd. will begin ...
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Next time you're at the mall and have trouble finding the restroom, a place to nosh, or a certain electronics retailer—one where you might pick up an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook—your Android phone can show you the way. A ...
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The plastic pallet market has traditionally been an owned asset market, not a pooled market. While CHEP and Peco created pools for the 48 x 40 inch wooden pallet favored by the grocery, consumer packaged goods and retail industries, plastic ...
Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni has launched a new machine which the company says offers all the usual high-quality components the firm’s customers have come to expect but with an extremely attractive price point. ...
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Cement manufacturers in India are hopeful that the government will take the promised action to boost the country's industrial climate, according to a recent report. Cement demand was slightly subdued in the last financial year, forcing ...
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Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 5.6% in 2013, according to the Q2 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation ...
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The Indian fiscal year which ended on March 31, 2013, was not a good period for the apparel sector, whether, domestic sales or exports. However, textile goods which include, yarns, fabrics and made-ups did not perform as badly as apparel ...
The people who will be responsible for most curbside pick-up in Metro Vancouver next year say they’re frustrated as they try to sort out the issue of glass. Back in February, Multi Material B.C. said glass mixed with other ...
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