Plastics in the pipeline
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Pipe materials fall into the categories of metal, clay, concrete, cement-based products, and plastic. Plastic has more advantages in that it is lightweight, flexible, and is produced cheaply and easily. However, experts are concerned about its long-term performance when subjected to high pressure. Suppliers have realized the potential for these products and are establishing manufacturing facilities in China, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Publication Name: Asian Review of Business and Technology
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0956-3784
Year: 1997
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Life in-between
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Most of Kureishi's novels, including his latest, 'The Black Album,' explore the 'in-between' life of Anglo-Pakistanis like himself, who are looked down upon by both English and Pakistani cultures. His screenplays include 'My Beautiful Laundrette' and 'Sammy and Rosie Get Laid.'
Publication Name: Vogue
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0042-8000
Year: 1995
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The Pentagon's army and navy store
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The government, through a Pentagon unit called the Defense Logistics Agency, yearly declares all kinds of military equipment surplus and offers them for sale to the highest bidder. The military equipments, however, are often not demilitarized and get to the hands of criminals.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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