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Inflation down as prices are cut Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:32AMInflation unexpectedly fell last month as retailers cut prices in response to the tightening squeeze on household incomes, figures revealed today.
Questions remain over power surge Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:10AMResidents of two Northumberland villages ask who will pay for goods damaged in a power surge.
Fitted kitchen recovered in raid Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:39AMA fully-fitted kitchen is amongst stolen goods seized during a Garda operation in Co. Donegal
Korea-EU FTA opens doorway to Europe Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:19PMThe Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement is set to take effect on Friday (July 1), opening new doors for the countryâs economy. The negotiations over the pact, which began in May 2007, came to a close in .....
Ghana imports 31,000 tonnes of “toxics” Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:14PMOfficial data released by the Ghana Shippers Authority say the country imported 31,400 metric tonnes of used electrical appliances last year, representing 74.6 percent increase compared to the 2009 figure of 17,987 metric tonnes.
Kesa considers putting Comet up for sale as losses hit £9m Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:20PMComet owner Kesa Electricals is eyeing a sale of the loss-making electrical goods chain after hard-pressed shoppers turned their backs on big-ticket items.
Gee, the ABC chose a Russian Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:50PMIn reply to The Gen Y Qanda: A Dull Time To Be A Young Conservative : Gee, the ABC chose a Russian Lord Monckton and an arrogant know-all to (mis)represent the conservative viewpoint and you’re surprised? They’ve been getting away with this fiendishly clever way of helping the Labor cause so dear to their government-owned hearts for decades, using twats like Christopher Pyne on Lateline and ...
Brian.K Please read a bit Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:50PMIn reply to The Gen Y Qanda: A Dull Time To Be A Young Conservative : Brian.K Please read a bit more Australian political history. Australia doesn’t have a truly Conservative party…never really has. Menzies created a Liberal party ….two different things. Not that you would notice from the ignorant press and the gullible sheople. I suggest all reader of NM would benefit from reading a bit of ...
Lansing Medical Marijuana Drafted Ordinance Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:15AMThis is the draft of the Lansing Medical Marijuana Ordinance.
Tasco Eyes Domestic Logistics Market To Grow Business This Year Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 6:56AMKUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Logistics enterprise, Trans-Asia Shipping Corporation (TASCO) Bhd, is eyeing the domestic logistics market to grow the business this year with the huge demand and opportunities in it, says its chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaluddin.
Debris being cleaned up in Smithville Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 5:21PMSMITHVILLE — In the tattered shell of the former Piggly Wiggly store that will soon be demolished, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials updated the public Thursday afternoon on the cleanup of debris from the April 27 EF-5 tornado that nearly wiped Smithville off the map.
May I take your trash? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:47PMFor a Guatemalan immigrant, yard sales were a bonanza – and an export opportunity.
E-Waste Pollution' A Threat To Human Health, New Research Suggests Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 1:48AMIn addition to its damaging effect on the environment and its illegal smuggling into developing countries, researchers have now linked e-waste to adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress - precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer.
'E-Waste Pollution' A Threat To Human Health, New Research Suggests Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 1:48AMIn addition to its damaging effect on the environment and its illegal smuggling into developing countries, researchers have now linked e-waste to adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress - precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer.
‘E-waste Pollution’ Threat to Human Health Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:21AMThrown out technology can cause inflammation and oxidative stress—precursors to DNA damage and cancer.
E-waste identified as health threat Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 4:06PMTAIZHOU, China, May 31 (UPI) -- Chinese researchers say they've linked e-waste -- old electrical goods -- to precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer.
E-waste recycling is risk to human health Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 7:04AMOpen-air e-waste dismantling sites should be banned, say researchers, as new evidence shows they pollute the atmosphere and could have a significant effect on human health. read more
Human Health At Risk From 'E-Waste Pollution' Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:30AMIn addition to its damaging effect on the environment and its illegal smuggling into developing countries, researchers have now linked e-waste to adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress - precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer. In a study published today, Tuesday 31 May, in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters ...
'E-waste pollution' linked to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and cancer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 4:51AMWashington, May 31 (ANI): A new study has revealed that e-waste can cause adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress.
'E-waste pollution' a threat to human health, new research suggests Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 6:14PM( Institute of Physics ) In addition to its damaging effect on the environment and its illegal smuggling into developing countries, researchers have now linked e-waste to adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress -- precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer.
Study: 'E-waste pollution' a threat to human health Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 6:13PMIn addition to its damaging effect on the environment and its illegal smuggling into developing countries, researchers have now linked e-waste to adverse effects on human health, such as inflammation and oxidative stress – precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer.
Dixons predicts flat profit Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 3:58AMElectrical retailer Dixons said it expected 2011/12 profit to be flat at best as benefits from revamped stores were being offset by weak consumer spending.
UPDATE 3-Dixons sees flat profit at best as consumers flag Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 3:14AM* Sees 2010/11 underlying profit about 85 million pounds * Comfortable with 2011/12 forecasts of 70-90 million pounds * Q1 group like-for-like sales will fall * Says taking market share, boosted by new ...
E-waste amnesty weekend to stop illegal dumpers Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 5:57PMCOMMUNITY groups have backed Mornington Peninsula Shire's move to offer an upcoming free e-waste weekend.
Rate rise plea from retail giants Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:00AMDEPARTMENT store groups Myer and David Jones have asked the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold to help boost sales.
BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited Announces Financial Results for the Fiscal First Quarter of 2011 Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 3:01PMSHANGHAI, China -- BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited , a leading analog integrated device manufacturer, or IDM, based in China, specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of power management integrated circuits, or ICs, today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
China seen taking up slack in exports to Japan Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 8:52AMTrade Undersecretary Adrian Cristobal Jr. yesterday said exports to China would make up for a slowdown in shipments to Japan.
RIA Offers Tips for After the Tornadoes and Storms Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 7:52AMATLANTA, April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With such a large area of the U.S. affected by the tornadoes and storms pummeling the country, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has these tips for individuals now working on cleaning up in the aftermath:
Swindon most expensive town for shoppers in Britain Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 12:33AMA "postcode lottery" for many items in Britain's shops exists, with shoppers in Swindon paying the most for toys, clothes and electrical items.
The tipping point Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 11:27PMNew forms of recycling help lessen the harms of e-waste.
Men at the mall, try this on for size Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 6:07AMThe Hubler Chevrolet Zone in Simon Property Groups Greenwood Park Mall features a mix of televisions (seven, to be exact), wireless access and comfortable seating options.
Cote d'Ivoire: Accounting for Atrocities Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 2:16PMParts of Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital, Abidjan, still have a ghost-town feel to them in the aftermath of former President Laurent Gbagbo's capture, but there are hints of normality returning.
Simple clear advice in plain English Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 10:41AMThe OFT is continuing its investigation into the extended warranties for electrical domestic goods market. Following concerns raised by participants in a review of the market it carried out in November 2010 , the Government consumer body has begun a short study to see if it needs to take action.
Watchdog probes extended warranties Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 5:47AMThe trading watchdog has launched an investigation into the £750 million market for extended warranties following concerns that consumers are not getting a good deal.
OFT to probe extended warranties on electrical goods Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 2:26AMLONDON (Reuters) - The consumer affairs watchdog has launched a study into the 750-million-pound-plus market for extended warranties on domestic electrical goods like televisions and washing machines.
UPDATE 1-UK to probe extended warranties on electrical goods Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:47AM* Office of Fair Trading expects to complete probe by summer * Examining extended warranties on domestic electrical goods (Adds detail, background) LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's consumer affairswatchdog ...
Office of Fair Trade - OFT LAUNCHES MARKET STUDY INTO EXTENDED WARRANTIES Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:04AMOffice of Fair Trade - OFT LAUNCHES MARKET STUDY INTO EXTENDED WARRANTIES
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Haul of stolen TVs and DVD players Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 2:03PMThis is the haul of electrical goods worth thousands of pounds found during a police swoop on a home in Walsall.
Most Americans Improving Energy Efficiency at Home Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 5:04AMNEW YORK , March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While oil prices rise in response to unrest in oil producing nations and increased demand from growing nations, Americans continue to discuss and consider alternative energy options and lifestyle changes amidst a slow economic recovery. Six in ten (61%) Americans describe themselves as knowledgeable about energy issues, including sources of electrical ...
Preparing for a little spring cleaning? Here are some options for donating goods Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 12:12PMBy Andrew J. Cooper Western Herald So you have an altruistic streak, or want to help the poor, or just need to get rid of some old junk before you move in. If any of those statements apply to you, then you’re in luck. There are several places to donate used goods throughout Kalamazoo. One [...]
Smartphones join inflation basket Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 5:29AMDating agency fees, smartphones and their apps are added to the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation.
Japanese Earthquake Crisis Hits Electronics Suppliers Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 10:20AMThe disaster in Japan has damaged factories and disrupted the power and transportation infrastructure, causing a jump in prices for electronic components.
Good intentions hindering helpers Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 11:33AMA mouldy mattress, unsafe prams and outdated televisions and computer screens are just some of the unwanted items dumped at opportunity shops last weekend.
Shop! Mary Portas at Currys and PC World Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 5:20AMShop! A joined-up Currys and PC World pushes the right buttons for Mary Portas.
West Yorkshire probe into fake auctions Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 3:02AMAn investigation has been launched in West Yorkshire after a spate of fake auctions cheated consumers out of hundreds of pounds.
Panasonic Profit Misses Estimates as TV Sales Drop Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 2:34AMPanasonic Corp., the world’s largest maker of plasma televisions, reported profit that missed analysts’ estimates after falling prices extended losses at the main TV operations.
Panasonic Profit Misses Estimates; Forecast Unchanged Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 1:12AMPanasonic Corp., the world’s largest maker of plasma televisions, reported a 24 percent increase in quarterly net income after government incentives for energy- saving electronics boosted sales in Japan.
Currys and Comet staff 'misleading' customers, watchdog finds Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 1:20PMBritain's biggest electrical chains, including Currys and Comet, are routinely misleading shoppers by offering either poor quality advice or failing to honour basic consumer rights, according to an undercover investigation by a leading watchdog.
Retailers suffer worst December on record Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 5:14AMBritish retail sales suffered their worst December on record as retailers battled with Arctic weather conditions and shoppers shunned higher prices.