With manufacturing slowly recovering amid improving economic conditions, cotton demand has increased prompting more orders among mills. However, with a deficient supply of cotton in the market, prices extend gains sin...With manufacturing slowly recovering amid improving economic conditions, cotton demand has increased prompting more orders among mills. However, with a deficient supply of cotton in the market, prices extend gains since Oct. 2009.展开更多
YANG Guanglin used to be a farmer in southwest China＇s Sichuan Province. Seven years ago his family said goodbye to their rural village life and made the move to the provincial capital Chengdu. Yang picked up work on...YANG Guanglin used to be a farmer in southwest China＇s Sichuan Province. Seven years ago his family said goodbye to their rural village life and made the move to the provincial capital Chengdu. Yang picked up work on construction proiects while his wife waited tables in a small city restaurant, The migrant couple and their only son have been battling against the odds to put down roots in the city, but because of a piece of paper. they battled on in vain,展开更多
Money flowing into commodities-one analyst called it a "commodity pandemonium" - powered cotton futures to new rally highs last week in holiday-shortened trading.
Separatists won the elections in Quebec on the night of September 12. The Parti Quebecois is returning to power for the first time in nine years, planning once again to hold a referendum to ask Quebeckers if they want...Separatists won the elections in Quebec on the night of September 12. The Parti Quebecois is returning to power for the first time in nine years, planning once again to hold a referendum to ask Quebeckers if they want to break away from Canada. Quebec Premier-elect Jacques Parizeau, a die-hard separatist, told Quebeckers at a victory rally that they were on the way to forming their own country.展开更多
Sri Lankan President Premodasa was killed by a suicide bomber in a massive blast at a May Day rally. On May 7, Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunge was elected Sri Lanka’s new executive president by the Parliament.
France and Iran restored theirdiplomatic relations on June 16after an eleven-month break.Turkish Prime Minister TurgutOzal was slightly wounded in anassassination attempt on June 18as he addressed delegates at hispart...France and Iran restored theirdiplomatic relations on June 16after an eleven-month break.Turkish Prime Minister TurgutOzal was slightly wounded in anassassination attempt on June 18as he addressed delegates at hisparty’s convention in Ankara.The gunman was arrested afterthe shooting.展开更多
A few years ago, I took part in a vintage car rally (拉力赛)in Denmark(丹麦)as a photographer. The rally was less about being the fastest, and more about the effort you put into your fancy dress. It ended in a camping...A few years ago, I took part in a vintage car rally (拉力赛)in Denmark(丹麦)as a photographer. The rally was less about being the fastest, and more about the effort you put into your fancy dress. It ended in a camping site on the island of Mon, with dinner, dancing and more than a few drinks. Some hours—and drinks— later, I decided it was a good idea to sleep in a deckchair under the warmer Danish stars.展开更多
文摘With manufacturing slowly recovering amid improving economic conditions, cotton demand has increased prompting more orders among mills. However, with a deficient supply of cotton in the market, prices extend gains since Oct. 2009.
文摘YANG Guanglin used to be a farmer in southwest China＇s Sichuan Province. Seven years ago his family said goodbye to their rural village life and made the move to the provincial capital Chengdu. Yang picked up work on construction proiects while his wife waited tables in a small city restaurant, The migrant couple and their only son have been battling against the odds to put down roots in the city, but because of a piece of paper. they battled on in vain,
文摘Money flowing into commodities-one analyst called it a "commodity pandemonium" - powered cotton futures to new rally highs last week in holiday-shortened trading.
文摘Separatists won the elections in Quebec on the night of September 12. The Parti Quebecois is returning to power for the first time in nine years, planning once again to hold a referendum to ask Quebeckers if they want to break away from Canada. Quebec Premier-elect Jacques Parizeau, a die-hard separatist, told Quebeckers at a victory rally that they were on the way to forming their own country.
文摘Sri Lankan President Premodasa was killed by a suicide bomber in a massive blast at a May Day rally. On May 7, Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunge was elected Sri Lanka’s new executive president by the Parliament.
文摘France and Iran restored theirdiplomatic relations on June 16after an eleven-month break.Turkish Prime Minister TurgutOzal was slightly wounded in anassassination attempt on June 18as he addressed delegates at hisparty’s convention in Ankara.The gunman was arrested afterthe shooting.
文摘A few years ago, I took part in a vintage car rally (拉力赛)in Denmark(丹麦)as a photographer. The rally was less about being the fastest, and more about the effort you put into your fancy dress. It ended in a camping site on the island of Mon, with dinner, dancing and more than a few drinks. Some hours—and drinks— later, I decided it was a good idea to sleep in a deckchair under the warmer Danish stars.
