The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly wholesale price index (WPI), stood at 0.11 per cent for December 2014 (over December 2013), according to the provisional data released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, Ministry of ...
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Microsoft has lifted the lid on two new Lumia devices for emerging markets, and they're both extremely easy on the wallet. The Lumia 435 sells for just €69 (£54), while the Lumia 532 goes for €79 (£61). That makes ...
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With the UK’s economy on the up and an overall increase in consumer spending, there is a positive tone to this year’s Statistics Digest, published by the Furniture Industry Research Association, which contains facts and figures ...
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Pearl Izumi has hired Verde Brand Communications as its public relations and brand communications agency of record. Neighbors in Boulder County, Verde’s Boulder staff will become not only partners in the office, but on Pearl’s ...
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“I have to believe that we are on the verge of some major breakthroughs, in large part because of the versatility and tunability of LED lighting.” So said the National Lighting Bureau’s outgoing chair, Howard P. Lewis ...
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From the earliest days, Ruggieri Brothers of Cranston, R.I., was a hometown, family business. Founded in 1949, the original Ruggieri brothers included Ed, John and my grandfather Anthony. All three brothers served in the military during ...
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This year, for the first time at CES, gadget makers got it right, with an entire array of new technology and devices that sparkle, shine, and made me seriously swoon. Here's what caught my eye: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Panasonic's ...
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To-do List♦ Check for furniture assembling time ♦ Compare prices and shipping costs ♦ Inquire for refund and return policy information If you just moved into a new apartment, or want to renovate your home, modern ...
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Three films in the running for the award. Warner Bros' The LEGO Movie has been nominated for Best Animated Film at this year's BAFTAs. The film will be going up against Disney's Big Hero 6 and Laika's The Boxtrolls. The LEGO Movie was ...
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Blizzard Entertainment could be forced to change the name of its upcoming shooter Overwatch due to trademark issues. Overwatch, the upcoming shooter from Blizzard, could face a name change in the future, over issues with the Overwatch ...
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Canadian cookie manufacturer Creative Food Ingredients will add 75,000ft2 area to its existing facility in Perry, in order to drive production, aiming for increased output at reduced costs. Construction for the additional space is ...
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New-Indy JV, a joint venture between Kraft Group and Schwartz Partners, will acquire High Point-based corrugated products company Carolina Container for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of the company, that employs more than 600 ...
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Halfords boss Matt Davies will take up role in June, while Tesco plans for 43 store closures and consolidation of head office locations. Retail giant Tesco has seen an improved performance over Christmas, with UK like-for-like sales ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ohio State University, today released a risk assessment concluding that silica-based spent foundry sands from iron, steel ...
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Richard Phillips Marine, Inc., a contractor specializing in marine construction, and Clackamas County Water Environmental Services in Oregon reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to resolve violations of the ...
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