Time Inc.’s This Old House named Rust-Oleum’s Chalked Ultra Matte Paint to its fifth annual “This Old House Top 100,” a list of the 100 best new home products of the year. The list was announced today. Each year, ...
Axalta Coating Systems opened a first-of-its kind dual Refinish and Powder Coatings Learning and Development Center in Houston, Texas on Thursday, November 29th. The occasion came with many distinctions including the declaration, Axalta ...
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Canadian applied life sciences company Renaissance Ingredients has conducted a laboratory analysis to know the effectiveness of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing (AR) baker’s yeast on potato products. The findings showed a 70% decrease ...
Dated Brent has fallen to a nine-week low, with uncommitted November Brent and Forties cargoes weighing on values amid weak local refinery uptake of the grade, sources said. Dated Brent fell to Forward Dated Brent minus 51 cents/b Monday, ...
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The Obama administration on Tuesday said it will continue to process TransCanada's application for a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, even as it considers the company's request to suspend the review. "We would like to finish this ...
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Chinese outbound spending has grown rapidly in recent years, and an increasing number of countries have introduced easier visa policies to attract more Chinese visitors, especially in recent months. In 2014, many countries adjusted their ...
The European Parliament rejected a draft law which would have allowed EU member states to prohibit or restrict the sale and use of EU-approved GMO foods or feed on its territory. The EU members fear that the law might not be viable as ...
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According to Ashland Specialty Ingredients, paint is changing. Yesterday's "house paint," a functional necessity to cover drywall, wood or masonry, must today be an "architectural coating" that allows owners to express their personal style. ...
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Authors who participate in The Bookworm Literature Festival (BLF) consistently say that they are amazed how a small independent bookstore can put on such an epically proportioned event. Visitors (expats and countrymen alike) from across ...
Over the years, the good folks at JUE festival have been done an impressive job to bring in international talent to Beijing. Travelers looking to catch a bit of “the local scene” need look no further than JUE, a festival that ...
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The newly adapted historical drama, "Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei Dynasty," hit the stage at the Luoyang Opera House on June 1, 2015. Three years in the making, the show features strong and creative performances. Zha Mingzhe, Vice ...
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In southwest China's Sichuan province, near the Yalong river of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yajiang County attracts many visitors. Especially in July, the comfortable climate and the most charming scenery draw a bustling crowd to ...
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With its beautiful sceneries and cool and refreshing weather, the Emei Scenic Area (in southwest China’s Sichuan province) is a popular place to escape the heat of summer. A poem by famed Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai says "There are many ...
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A documentary about Chinese geography and culture that has been two years in the making will be premiered to coincide with President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States. China From Above, a 100-minute film covering geographic ...
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The Xi Jinping Era presents his vision in Chinese and English, and offers glimpses into the president's personal life. As a young boy, Xi Jinping once refused to wear an old pair of shoes with floral prints for fear of being teased by ...
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