06/05/2008
Nroth Afric Ezz Steel to build 1.7m tpy strip
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Rourkela Plant makes good record production in May
The plant achieved all-time best performance for any month ofApril-May since inception in several areas. These include hot metalproduction of 3,59,430 tonnes, crude steel production of 3,38,314tonnes and saleable steel production of 3,21,400 tonnes whichbesides being highest compared to any month of April-May alsorepresents capacity utilisation of 109 per cent, 107 per cent and115 per cent, they said. The best April-May production was also recorded in the finishingunits of Cold Roll Steel with hot rolled coils (total) at 2,64,933tonnes, hot rolled coils (for sale) at 1,27,754 tonnes, hot rolledplates at 52,055 tonnes and Cold Roll Non-Oriented (CRNO) steelfrom silicon steel mill at 14,720 tonnes, the sources said.
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06/04/2008
Pageflex broadenes Presence in European Markets
DUESSELDORF, Germany, May 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Pageflex, adivision of Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS, www.bitstream.com) and aleading developer of enterprise variable data publishing andweb-to-print solutions, announced today a nearly 50% increase inEuropean sales since 2005. In tandem with sales growth, revenuefrom development and general consulting assistance services hasalso risen. Pageflex plans to discuss details of its broadenedimprint in Europe as well as new integrations and productenhancements at drupa 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany, May 29-June 11. Over the past three years, Pageflex has seen continual growth ofits variable data and web-to-print products in nearly every countryin the European Union. In order to complement and enhance theeffectiveness of the Pageflex software, the company also providesdevelopment assistance to help customers achieve superior results.The unmatched expertise and knowledge the Pageflex staff offercustomers in the areas of project planning and management, workflowdevelopment, template and interface design, product support andcustom engineering helps ensure optimal integration and success. "Resolut currently has over 60 strong brands on its client list,with companies all over Europe using our Custom Printed products to control andgauge marketing their efforts. With the types of clients we dealwith, it's critical for us to use technology that is top of line.We choose Pageflex because we knew it could support our work andenable us to provide the best services for our clients." -- Jonas Warn Managing Director, Resolut Marketing Systems "Our recent increase in revenue in Europe and our strategy toappoint added staff therein reflects Pageflex's commitment toextending our global reach into exciting new markets," said AnnaChagnon, president and CEO, Bitstream Inc. "We are pleased to beperforming well in this market and look forward continuing toexpand to serve customers across the EU." Pageflex will discuss its extension in the European market and willdemonstrate new product enhancements and integrations forinterested viewers at drupa 2008, Hall 7a, Booth B13. For moreinformation, please visit www.drupa.com. About the Pageflex Platform Pageflex offers unparalleled design control with powerful graphicdesign features created specifically for variable publishing. Theplatform produces rich, creative, award-winning document designsthat look like they were given the individual attention of agraphic designer but were, in reality, created on-the-fly withPageflex variable publishing technology. About Bitstream Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) is a software development companyfocused on bringing unique software products to a wide variety ofmarkets. The company's core software products include award-winningfonts and font rendering software, mobile browsing and messagingsoftware and variable data publishing and web-to-print software forpersonalized marketing. For more information about Bitstream pleasevisit www.bitstream.com. Bitstream and MyFonts.com are registered trademarks or servicemarks, and Pageflex, the Bitstream logo and ThunderHawk aretrademarks, of the Company. Other technologies and brand names areused for information only and remain trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies. SOURCE: Pageflex
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05/13/2008
Century-old house offers glimpse of the past
Tag: Architecture Coating Just six kilometers from downtown, the unique home has existed for nearly 150 years, according to the owner Nguyen
Kim Chung.He says it was built by Nguyen Van Trong, his great grandfather who once governed the district.The house has now been inhabited by
six generations of the family.It is said that Trong, a Hue resident, brought sculptors from central Vietnam to build the house using bricks
and tiles from France.Other than an annual lime coating, the house has needed very few major upgrades.The home is a combination of French and
southern Vietnamese architecture and certain details highlight central Vietnam’s Hue style.It also boasts a dome ceiling and the furniture
and lamps have been intricately carved with four sacred animals (the dragon, kylin, tortoise and phoenix).The house covers some 276 square
meters and stands on a plot of 1.6 hectares.Nearly 90 percent of it remains in good condition and despite the modernization of neighboring
areas, it still looks timeless and being peaceful surrounded by trees and ponds.Chung’s house is among a few homes in HCMC that are over a
century old, but this one is particularly special since so much of its original structure and interior have been preserved.It has even
appeared in several renowned Vietnamese films.Chung and his relatives, he said, are happy to receive visitors to the house (provided they are
contacted beforehand) and to date, they have received many groups of guests and researchers.The family, Chung said, is committed to
preserving the house and its ancient architecture.“I will not expand visits for business purposes but I am ready to welcome anyone who
wishes to study the ancient architecture without charging a fee,” he said.The century-old house is located at 18/9 Hamlet 7, Nha Be
District, HCMC.
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Radiator Repair Mishap at First Coast Auto Body Shop
Tag: automotive belt LV Wrice took his overheating Geo Metro to Al's Automotive repair shop."They changed the water pump and the timing
belt, but not the radiator," says Wrice. Wrice says when he picked up his Geo Metro and paid the $400 repair bill, he thought his vehicle was
fully repaired "When I drove away it overheated again and when I checked, it had the same radiator it had in the beginning," says Wrice.He
knows because he had marked his radiator. Then he showed us an invoice that indicates he paid $150 to remove and replace the radiator.The
mechanic at Al's Automotive says the problem is he made a mistake on the invoice. He said the charge should have been for replacing the
timing belt, nevertheless, he will refund the $150.Al Zeaiter the owner of the business says the check is waiting for Wrice. Al's Automotive
is registered and licensed with Florida's Division of Consumer Services.And the state says the business has no complaints in its history.When
looking for an auto repair shop to fix your vehicle, follow these consumer tips. First, find out if the shop is licensed with the state. Call
1-800-435-7352 to check the shop's complaint history with state consumer services. And start with a minor repair. If you're pleased with the
results, check some of the shop's references before using it for more complicated work.
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