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Castor was wasted

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Preliminary findings suggest that the structural failure on the product tanker Castor could have been caused by hyper-accelerated wasting. A formal report into the damage will not be issued by joint investigators ABS and Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping until the the findings of a laboratory test of the damaged steel is published.

Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
Investigations, Tankers, Tankers (Ships)

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Whither Walden?

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A couple wanted to build a dream home that would be simple, natural environmentally sound, eco-friendly and energy efficient. As they go through the process of achieving their dream, the wife realizes that no house, however eco-friendly, can be constructed without harming the environment.

Author: Leaf, Sue
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
Residential construction, Housing, Cover Story, Environmental aspects, Dwellings, Architect-designed houses, House construction, Homes and haunts

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Accessories make big splash at bath market

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Bath accessories accounted for almost 10% of total bath shop business in 1981. This could grow to 15% by 1985. Wicker-rattan bath accessories are the current leading best-sellers. Ceramics and metal come in second and third.

Author: Morgan, Janet F.
Publisher: Macfadden Communications Group LLC
Publication Name: Retailing Home Furnishings
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0162-9158
Year: 1982
Textile goods, not elsewhere classified, Equipment and supplies, Exhibitions, Bathrooms, Textile industry, Household linens industry, 1982 AD, National Bath, Bed and Linen Show

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