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Not so sexy! hidden chemicals in perfume and cologne
A rose may be a rose. But that rose-like fragrance in your perfume may be something else entirely, concocted from any number of the fragrance industry’s 3,100 stock chemical ingredients, the blend of which is almost always kept hidden from the ...
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Shutdown slows but doesn`t halt US car demand
The government shutdown dampened - but didn't stall - Americans' demand for new cars and trucks. The 16-day shutdown slowed U.S. auto sales in the first two weeks of October, but they picked up speed in the last two weeks. Sales rose 11 percent to 1.2 million. General Motors, Ford, Nissan and Chrysler all recorded double-digit sales gains, while Toyota, Honda and Hyundai saw smaller increases. ...
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2014 Annual Report – Looking ahead to anniversary year 2015
The year 2014 seamlessly continues the successful business development of BD|SENSORS GmbH: “Target achievement as the norm” Sales in 2014 rose 6.9% compared with the previous year, and cash flow (= earnings before tax and amortisations) by 5.3%. Not only were the planned targets achieved, but the strategic indicators were significantly exceeded. Still, it would not be ...
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Temperature hits year’s new high in Taipei
Temperature hits year’s new high in Taipei. 2013/06/21 18:25:24. Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Temperatures in Taipei rose to 36.6 degrees Celsius Friday, the highest in the city this year, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The high in Taipei was recorded at 1:45 p.m. The mercury also surged to 36 degrees in New Taipei’s Banqiao District at 12:52 p.m. Temperatures at around noon in ...
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China’s liquefied natural gas imports surge in March
China’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged last month, as demand remained robust, data from the General Administration of Customs showed. LNG imports rose to 4.06 million tonnes in March, up 25.2 percent year on year. Economic and industrial production growth, coupled with efforts to reduce stifling pollution levels, have led to surging natural gas demand over the past few ...
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PRN price rises could stimulate market activity
Short-term market activity for all collected materials could be driven by rising Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) prices. Prices for the notes rose as the economic slowdown created a perceived shortage for buyers. Sellers reacted to this by raising prices. However, a combination of the slowdown and processors holding onto material tonnages to roll over into 2009 has created a seller’s market ...
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Veolia shines after sixth straight quarter of growth
Veolia shares outperformed a flat CAC40 index today on the back of an encouraging set of first-quarter results that saw revenues grow by 7% at constant exchange rates to €6.4 billion, while EBITDA rose by 5.3% to €876 million. Topline growth was particularly impressive in Latin America (up 22.5% due to contract wins and price increases), Asia (up 21.1% on the back of momentum in the ...
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Black PIR Sensor Heads Now Available
We have now added black Sensor Heads to our PIR sensor head range. Our black Sensor Heads are ideal for use in exposed ceilings where it’s important that products blend in seamlessly with their surroundings. Sensor heads are available as a standard PIR sensor head, IP66, and Tamper-resistant versions. IP66 Sensor Heads are suitable for use in outdoor environments, while Tamper-Resistant ...
By Flex7 Ltd
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Household electricity prices in the EU28 rose by 2.8% and gas prices by 1.0%
In the EU28, household electricity prices1 rose by 2.8% on average between the second half of 2012 and the second half of 2013, after an increase of 6.0% between the second half of 2011 and 2012. Household gas prices2 increased by 1.0% on average in the EU28 between the second half of 2012 and 2013, after a rise of 8.2% between the second half of 2011 and 2012. These figures come from an ...
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Oil Prices are rising and falling in the hope that the Sino-US Negotiations Will Stall
Oil prices rose and fell unevenly on Tuesday, as tensions in the Gulf did not seem to be a military showdown, and both sides of the U.S. -China trade negotiations signalled reconciliation, suggesting a possible collapse. Brent crude oil futures at 0755 GMT were trading at $70.40 a barrel, up 38 cents or 0.24%. Brent crude oil fell 0.6%. West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil (WTI) crude oil futures ...
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FAO Food Price Index posts biggest monthly jump in four years
International food commodity prices shot up 4.2 percent in June, their steepest monthly increase of the past four years. The FAO Food Price Index, released today, averaged 163.4 points in June and is now one percent below the level reached a year earlier. The June rise, which affected all commodity categories except vegetable oils, was the fifth consecutive monthly increase. The price movement ...
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ROSES 2010: climate and biological response - research and applications
The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 05/04/2010 . If updates have been made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below the synopsis. If you would like to receive notifications of changes to the grant opportunity click send me change ...
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New CECP data report on corporate philanthropy shows that the majority of companies gave less in 2009, but contributions in aggregate rose
Today, the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) released Giving in Numbers: 2010 Edition, the CEO membership organization's annual report on corporate giving, drawing from over $70 billion in historical data since 2001. 171 prominent companies participated in the survey on 2009 contributions, including 61 of the Fortune 100. Giving in Numbers represents the industry's first ...
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Flood Recovery Advice and Information Roadshows
Residents in several flood-affected communities are invited to come along to Flood Recovery Information Roadshows next week. The small-scale multi-agency events are providing advice and information and answering questions for people returning to flood-hit communities. They will also be listening to residents about the sort of support they need. Wednesday, 19 March: Stathe - 10.30am to ...
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GWorkS-model simulates crop operations in greenhouses
Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture and Wageningen University, group Farm Technology developed a simulation model for labour in greenhouses. Global competition urges growers to continuously improve labour efficiency and to innovate crop operations in order to control labour costs and to offer appealing jobs and healthy work conditions in greenhouses. Computer simulation was used to find ...
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Business CEOs gather for international corporate philanthropy day
Today, leading companies and organizations around the world recognize International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD), an international advocacy day, now in its 8th year, which mobilizes the business community to share best practices, develop partnerships, and engage with employees and other stakeholders for more strategic and effective societal investments. The Committee Encouraging Corporate ...
By 3BL Media
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“Xylem Day” at WTW
The idea behind was improving the communication between Xylem brands and raising awareness of the meaning of Xylem’s “Let’s solve water” story among the WTW employees and its relation to their every day work. The WTW staff should understand how the instruments, sensors and parts built in Weilheim on behalf of other brands are being employed, in order to strengthen their ...
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Participation Report analyses European Mobility Week 2018
The 2018 EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Participation Report has been released, providing a statistical overview of the year’s campaign. The report identifies participation rates in each country, allowing the reader to see participation trends over the past decade. The report concludes with an analysis of the statistics provided, contextualising the data and offering advice to ensure the campaign ...
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S Norton & Co turnover and profits rose by a third in 2017
Price increases for the main ferrous grades helped to push up turnover and profits by a third for S Norton & Co Ltd, one of the UK’s prominent metal recyclers, according to its latest published accounts for 2017. Annual turnover increased to £272 million for the year to 31 December 2017, up from £205 million and the family-owned company reported a £25.5 million pre-tax ...
By Axion Group
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Business CEOs gather for international corporate philanthropy day (ICPD)
Today, leading companies and organizations around the world recognize International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD), an international advocacy day, now in its 8th year, which mobilizes the business community to share best practices, develop partnerships, and engage with employees and other stakeholders for more strategic and effective societal investments. The Committee Encouraging Corporate ...
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