The front-month Brent/WTI spread narrowed Thursday to its lowest level in more than 20 months, dropping under $1/barrel as NYMEX crude broke above resistance levels on recent stock drops and an equities euphoria. The September Brent/WTI ...
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The versatility of polyurethane chemistry and its benefits for the building and construction industry will be the focus of three separate technical sessions at the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, presented by the Center for the ...
You may think you know everything about using your smart phone, but there may be a few nuggets of wisdom that you haven't come across yet. Rescue a drowned phone. An accidental dunk in the sink or a puddle often means the end for any cell ...
The Eighteenth Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition has just concluded. Reporters learned from the exhibition that the situation of LED lighting industry is better than last year, but the overcapacity still exists. Industry experts ...
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Glass products manufacturer Ardagh Group has created a new 16oz glass jar for the US-based Jarden Home Brands. The jar retains the taste and freshness of products stored such as jams, pickles and chutneys. The new limited edition jar has ...
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Smartphone owners who also have a tablet spend three times as much on apps as those who only own smartphones, according to a survey by research and consulting firm Analysys Mason. The finding is an argument for wireless carriers and app ...
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SONY last night announced it would sell another two ultra-high definition TV’s in Australia – 55 and 65-inch models to complement the giant 84-inch set released last year. Instead of costing around the price of a car, some ...
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The shape of homeownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges. That’s according to panelists at the “Challenges and ...
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Washington's biggest problem when it comes to Bitcoin may just be that policymakers on the Hill don't know enough about it, yet. That was the general consensus of a panel of legal experts speaking Saturday at a Silicon Valley conference ...
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A gazebo is a very attractive feature to have in your garden so that you can enjoy a romantic dinner with your significant other or just relax and curl up with a book after a busy day. It is a welcome addition in your home and the best ...
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Installing ceramic tiles for your shower base would uplift the décor of your bathroom. You can also customize the designs for your ceramic tile shower base. Another important aspect to consider is the leak-proof shower pan membrane ...
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Cultured stones are widely used in interior and exterior home decoration. Building and decorating interiors and exteriors with stones, gives a classic and elegant look to our home. Natural aggregates, cement and iron pigments are used for ...
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The national government provides financial support to manufacturers and consumers to help enhance the sector’s competitiveness. China continues to push its LED program to boost the energy conservation campaign while strengthening ...
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Equity fund managers marginally beat the market in the first quarter, with income-focused funds performing best as the global hunt for yield drives up stocks such as banks and property trusts. For the three months to the end of March, the ...
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Weakening crude refining margins and middle distillates cracks have led to low buying interest among Northeast Asian refiners for prompt May loading ESPO blend crude, trading sources said Thursday. Three to four of the 19 ESPO blend crude ...
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