Asia BD may gain post-holidays on restocking, tight supply
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Spot butadiene (BD) prices in Asia are poised to increase after the week-long Lunar New Year holidays in China on the back of restocking activity, with supply likely to be limited because of scheduled turnarounds at regional crackers, …
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Waterbury schools first in Conn. to honor Muslim holidays
The school system in the town of Waterbury has become the first in Connecticut to honor the Muslim holidays of Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Children in the Waterbury school district who celebrate two of Islam's most important holidays of the year will …
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Australian Hotels Association asks for two tiers of public holidays
Hotels and pubs want a two-tiered system for public holidays that excludes workers from claiming higher penalty rates on events such as the Queen's Birthday, bank holidays and the eve of the AFL grand final. However, the higher pay rates for holidays …
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