The Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that 25% of part-time workers want more hours, against an agency finding that promotes part-time work. According to an Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report, over a quarter of part-time ...
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Cintas Corporation the largest uniform supplier in North America, released its 2013 Uniform Book. Featuring more than 100 new colors and styles and three new suiting collections, the 108-page catalog showcases sharp, retail-inspired and ...
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Malvern's iconic buzzards are set to soar come rain or shine every day and night following a decision to illuminate them with energy efficient floodlights. Members of Malvern Town Council have voted to light up the statue, in Rosebank ...
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Philips in partnership with Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government, is to relight 18 of the region’s most impressive castles with predicted energy savings of 50%, equating to saving 92 tons of CO2 ...
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UK - The TPi Awards, was a night of double celebration for LS-Live, which won two titles. The stage, set and studio company based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, picked up awards for Favourite Rehearsal Facility (sponsored by Showcase) and ...
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Blazingly fast WiFi at home is becoming possible with new ac routers that emulate the speeds achieved by fast category 6 Ethernet cable installed in a dwelling. Modem routers such as Netgear's D6300 and the R6300 router-only model seek to ...
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Waterfalls are beautiful to look at and beautiful to hear. The sound of a waterfall drowns out pesky background noises and emits its own lovely sound, comprised of white noise. If you have a garden, you may wish to add a waterfall to it. If ...
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A world’s first education and research initiative announced on January 16th will see the UK spearhead a collaborative global search for more ethical, human-relevant alternatives to animal testing. To be led by The Dr Hadwen Trust ...
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The late Jack Stone, a California cotton producer, industry leader and former National Cotton Council president, is the recipient of the 2012 Oscar Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented on February 10 at the National ...
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Jeans developed by a Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design student, using a fibre made from sustainable wood instead of cotton, could be the key to cutting carbon emissions in the jeans industry around the world. Saving energy and ...
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The Opel Corsa OPC has landed, the smallest car in Opel’s local performance line-up starting at $28,990. The entry point into the Opel Performance Centre (OPC) range, the new Opel Corsa OPC is the pocket-rocket stepping stone to the ...
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The first-ever Mercedes-Benz V8 Supercars have been revealed, as Erebus Motorsport gets ready for its first assault on the Australian racing series. Based on the newly updated Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG – and built in just 109 days ...
Sweeping and flowing, the Holden VF Commodore cabin embraces a globalised focus, showing clear design cues from Chevrolet products and obvious parts-sharing with other General Motors models. “From a [GM] brand point of view ...
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If you've ever been to a European garden, you've probably admired the fountains therein. The water fountains look like a natural part of the landscape while adding class and allure to it all at once. Cast stone fountains are a great way to ...
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USA - The rolling hills and fertile farmlands along the Delaware River were among the first to be settled by European colonists, and the area is rich in historic buildings and landmarks. Among them is Alexandria First Presbyterian Church, ...
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