Brick-and-mortar retail sales declined 3.1 percent last week as pre-winter storms put the kibosh on pre-Christmas shopping. According to market research firm ShopperTrak,the bad weather kept shoppers away in droves,with foot traffic ...
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Lead poisoning can lead to behavioral problems, hearing problems, kidney damage and lowered IQs in children, so it's important for kids to avoid any sources of lead. The University of Michigan Health System offers this advice, especially ...
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Until I tried one, I never understood the appeal of e-book readers, given that tablets can do much more. The e-reader's ease and comfort became apparent as I raced to finish the second "Hunger Games" book before the movie came out. I blew ...
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A New Zealander become the first person in the world to officially own an Xbox One Friday, saying he was immediately retreating to his lounge for five days to play the console. International time zones meant New Zealand was the first ...
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It's tough to shop for techies. They already own everything with a plug or rechargeable battery. But fear not, a slew of unique technology gifts have hit the market just in time for Christmas. Here's a roundup of some of the season's most ...
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Researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan have used evanescent wave coupling to enhance the light output power of red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by a factor of 3.8 [Guo-Dong Hao ...
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The Swedish Rheumatism Association (SRA) has certified five new packages from the food processing and packaging firm Tetra Pak for their ease of use. The latest certification brings the total number of Tetra Pak packages being approved ...
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Only 5 percent of those using a restroom wash their hands long enough to kill the germs that cause infection, a U.S. researcher says. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Health, indicates a third of the people involved in ...
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A mechanic can be recognized by his/her hands. However, the scenario has changed a lot in recent years. These days, mechanics gloves are worn by them to carry out the work. Wearing theselatex gloves prevents their hands from scrapes, cards, ...
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After selling MSM Transportation to Wheels Group last year, Mike McCarron joined Wheels to oversee mergers and acquisitions in a bid to consolidate the Canadian 3PL space. To gain a greater understanding of where the freight brokering ...
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If the bill that European Commission suggested all e-cigarette in market exits market continues to develop, the days of e cig could be counted on your fingers. According to obtained file of headquarters located in Britainic ...
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Toyota Australia says it has its fingers crossed the Toyota 86 Convertible is approved for production after the brand unveiled an updated FT86 Open concept at today’s Tokyo motor show. The new ‘Flash Red’ Toyota 86 ...
Noel Perry of FTR Associates is holding up four fingers and one thumb. He had asked a room full of Ontario trucking executives, rhetorically, “how many dry van carriers or reefer carriers have the capability to bid - in a big way - on ...
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has inked a deal to acquire UK-based biscuit manufacturer Burton's Biscuits for an undisclosed amount. Burton's is owned by private equity group Apollo Global Management and Canadian Imperial Bank of ...
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When it comes to sexual stimulation or even treating vaginal dryness and irritation, most women have used a personal lubricant at one time in their life. Lubricants can help make things feel more pleasurable and even offer healing. When ...