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Calgon Carbon Corporation, acquired by its management in a leveraged buyout in 1985 and taken public in 1987. Calgon Water Management, sold to English China Clays in June 1993 for $307.5 million. [6] Calgon Vestal Laboratories, sold to Bristol-Myers Squibb in November 1994 for $261.5 million [7] and then to the Steris Corporation in 1996. [8]
Vanilla Fudge – The Fantastic Vanilla (1969). This compilation was released as double LP in special gatefold/ poster cover and only in Italy, to celebrate the first rock band to be awarded the prestigious Golden Gondola Award. Best of Vanilla Fudge (1982) The Best of Vanilla Fudge – Live (1991) Psychedelic Sundae – The Best of Vanilla ...
An Okpoho-type manilla from south-eastern Nigeria Manilla bundle of copper and copper alloys, various eras, West Africa. Manillas [pronunciation?] are a form of commodity money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. [1] They were produced in large numbers in a wide range of designs, sizes, and weights.
The origins of beadmaking in Ghana are unknown, but the great majority of powder glass beads produced today is made by Ashanti and Krobo craftsmen and women. Krobo bead making has been documented to date from as early as the 1920s but despite limited archaeological evidence, it is believed that Ghanaian powder glass bead making dates further back.
The Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria was established in 1989 by Kola Kuddus to promote Nigerian fashion both domestically and internationally, [8] and the Central Bank of Nigeria has an initiative to support fashion designers.
Decongestant nasal sprays are advised for short-term use only, preferably 5 to 7 days at maximum. Some doctors advise to use them 3 days at maximum. A recent clinical trial has shown that a corticosteroid nasal spray may be useful in reversing this condition. [3] Topical nasal decongestants include: Oxymetazoline; Phenylephrine; Xylometazoline
A 1953 stamp of Nigeria. The first stamps for Nigeria were issued on 1 June 1914 following the amalgamation of all of the British colonies in the area (Northern Nigeria Protectorate and Southern Nigeria Protectorate). [1] [2] The first stamps were the standard King George V Empire keytype, which was also previously used for the issues of ...
1 January Commemorates the beginning of the calendar year. Workers' Day: 1 May Commemorates Workers' labor movement internationally. Democracy Day: 12 June Commemorates the return to Democracy in Nigeria. Independence Day: 1 October Commemorates the Independence of Nigeria from Britain. Christmas Day: 25 December