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Italy's Virus Affliction Grim News for Europe Northern Italy is the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Europe. The last two days of the Venice Carnival, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, have been cancelled. And the area south of Milan, where Italy's first COVID-19 cases were reported, is under quarantine. And on Monday night Italy announced to expand a travel ban to the entire country. Epidemics are not new in northern Italy, which was at the center of trade routes throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In fact, Venice was the first city to develop methods to contain and treat virulently contagious diseases. Back then, the authorities isolated people with symptoms in lazarets (ships permanently at anchor and used for quarantine) on islands outside the city, and restricted the movements and interactions of healthy Venetians during a 40-day quarantine period. Northern Italy is the country's economic engine with per capita GDP of about €35,000 ($38,000) - compared with the national figure of €28,000 - and a 67 percent employment rate (against 59 percent nationwide), yet major trade events such as the Milan Furniture Fair have been canceled or postponed and business trips scrapped, with uncertainty being high. Along with Germany's economic slowdown and the uncertainty of Brexit, Italy's virus affliction is further grim news for Europe.

All the 15 temporary hospitals built to exclusively receive novel coronavirus patients in Wuhan, Hubei province, have been closed, with the daily number of reported new cases hitting a record low. Wuchang Temporary Hospital, which was converted from a sports stadium, closed on Tuesday afternoon after its final 49 patients were discharged, making it the last of the temporary hospitals in Wuhan, the center of the epidemic in China, to close its doors. The hospital, which was converted within two days, received a total of 1,124 patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19 in the 35 days of its operation. No patients died in the hospital and none of its medical staff were infected, according to Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, its leading operator. The city's 15 temporary hospitals, which were converted from exhibition halls, sports stadiums and warehouses, received more than 12,000 patients, which means that one in four COVID-19 patients in Wuhan were treated in these hospitals, said Ma Xiaowei, minister of the National Health Commission. The hospitals were built to help ease the severe shortage of beds in regular hospitals in Wuhan during the height of the epidemic in February. They started to close at the beginning of this month. Only 17 new cases were reported in Wuhan on Monday, compared with 3,910 at the peak of the outbreak on Feb 13, according to the National Health Commission. In addition, only two new cases were reported in other areas of the Chinese mainland, both of which imported, the commission said. Jiao Yahui, an official for medical administration and supervision at the commission, said at a ceremony marking the closure of Wuchang Temporary Hospital on Tuesday afternoon that closing all the temporary hospitals signified progress in epidemic control efforts. "Here we are lighthearted as we mark the closure of the last temporary hospital. This is an entirely different mood from the one we had when the hospitals started to receive patients on Feb 5," she said. "However, we cannot relax as there are still more than 13,000 patients receiving treatment in Wuhan. We will not cease the battle until the last patient is cured and discharged from the hospital."

TODAY THE CURRENCY BEYOND 7 YUAN PER US DOLLAR IN 2019 Despite recent weakening, the yuan has strengthened 20 percent against the dollar over the past two decades, the strongest among major currencies in the world. The yuan remained basically stable and strong against a basket of currencies, with the China Foreign Exchange Trade System yuan exchange rate composite index up 0.3 percent since the beginning of the year. Although the yuan's central parity rate had weakened about 0.53 percent against the dollar by Friday, its depreciation was much smaller than those of the Korean won, the Argentine peso and the Turkish lira. "Seven is just a number. It is normal to rise and fall," said Bai Ming, deputy director of the International Market Research Department under the Ministry of Commerce.

How to Store Wooden Furniture Polish to Protect Storage units -- even heated or cooled ones -- aren't always the ideal temperature for wooden furniture. Wood that's stored in unstable temperature conditions, hot during the day and cold at night, can crack, swell or shrink, causing glued joints to loosen. A coat of furniture polish can help seal wood, keeping furniture from becoming dried out due to poor temperature control while it's in storage. If you're storing valuable antiques or any wood object for an extended period, months or years, paste wax offers a more protective sealant. Wrap It Right Covering wood furniture protects it from scratches and fading from any light source. Wood wrapped with plastic can sweat, causing it to swell or rot, especially if the storage area is not climate-controlled. If the wood furniture has leather or fabric parts, such as chair seats, plastic covers can cause these to become moldy. Old bed sheets or soft blankets don't trap moisture, making them ideal furniture covers for storage. Put Down Plastic Often, storage spaces have concrete flooring. Moisture leaches from concrete, and can cause wood to swell or rot. Before placing wood furniture on concrete, lay plastic or a dropcloth on the floor to avoid the wood wicking the moisture from the concrete. Plastic sheeting or tarps act as a barrier between the floor and wood, keeping wood furniture safer and drier than without them. Disassemble to Divert Damage If you're storing wood tables or chairs with removable legs, take them apart. Not only does this make them more compact, so that they take up less room, but it also makes them easier to wrap than with the legs attached. And, this way, you won't be tempted to set other objects, such as boxes, on or under them, making them susceptible to scratches or dings. Store any removed bolts or screws in plastic bags, and tape each bag under its furniture piece and label it so that they don't become separated. Build a Base When possible, store your wooden furniture above the floor. Being raised, even slightly, protects it from flooding or leached moisture. Lay planks and plywood or wooden blocks, to act as a support or a subfloor to give your furniture a protective base or platform on which to wait out the storage period safely.

2019 NATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL HOLIDAY NOTICE In order to celebrate the traditional DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL, our company is scheduled for a 3 days holiday which is from 7th Jun to 9th Jun. We will be back to work on 10th Jun. Your understanding will be highly appreciated if our holiday brings you any inconveniences . The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemorate the death of QU Yuan, an upright and honest poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river. The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat races. It symbolizes people`s attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period, these races also demonstrate the virtues of cooperation and teamwork. Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice). Zong zi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year. With the changes of the times, the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.

BEECH LUMBER Beech Wood DESCRIPTION Beech wood is primarily reddish-brown in color and slightly coarse with conspicuous rays and tiny pores. The grain is straight with a fine, even texture. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN North America BOTANICAL NAME Fagus Grandifolia OTHER NAMES N/A MECHANICAL PROPERTIES High crush strength, medium stiffness and resistance to shock. Excellent bending characteristics. WORKING PROPERTIES Works easily with hand and power tools. Good nailing and gluing properties. Stains and polishes to a good finish. DURABILITY Susceptible to attack by common furniture beetle and longhorn beetle. Perishable, but permeable for preservative treatment. SEASONING Dries rapidly with strong tendency to warp, split and surface check. Subject to a large amount of shrinkage, checking and discoloration during drying. Moderate movement. USES Cabinetmaking, furniture, solid and laminated flooring, brush backs, veneers, wooden spoons, handrail parts.

How do you keep your wood furniture looking great with a natural, healthy shine and color? It`s a simple question that gets complicated once you start comparing polishes and finishes, natural vs chemical cleaners, and other factors. Today, we`re covering the basics with the best way to clean wood furniture! Perhaps now more than ever, quality wood furniture is a valued investment, whether it`s residential or professional. And it`s important to invest some time and energy into cleaning it properly! What type of wood furniture do you have? Ultimately, any cleaning advice will depend on what type of furniture you have, and you should always start by figuring out what type of wood was used to make your furniture. Try to determine any type of wax or polish used as well. If you`re unsure, contact the manufacturer and they can give you a better idea of how to proceed. And, if you`re trying any of the cleaning tips described here, be sure to test them on the least visible part of your furniture, such as the undersides or the back. Brush Up on Your Dusting While we`re often quick to think about cleaning or polishing wood furniture, dusting is an essential first step. While regular-use furniture, such as table tops may not need dusting, other areas such as shelves and even chair legs should get regular attention. We may also be quick to grab the feather duster, but that may not be the best way to keep wood furniture clean-it kicks up dust, allowing it to settle elsewhere. Instead, use a soft, lint-free cloth, an old t-shirt, or even a diaper. Some cleaning products, such as Dust Mop lift dust, clean, and polish; however, you should always proceed with caution, depending on your furniture`s finish. No matter what you use to dust, avoid silicon sprays. The Nitty Gritty: Quick Cleaning Tips for Wood Furniture Before cleaning any wood furniture, it helps to know the type of wood, polish, and/or finish. For example, [all-purpose sprays" will only really work on wooden surfaces with plastic coatings (found on some tables). Use cleaning products specifically designed for wooden surfaces. Keep in mind that your outdoor wooden furniture, may require extra care. Mild soap and water are often the best way to clean wooden furniture, but use them sparingly. Avoid drenching the wood and be sure to dry it well. Regular cleaning with soap may also create a cloudy appearance, lessening your wood`s natural shine. If you`re worried about the chemicals in cleaning products, there are many all-natural alternatives that are just as effective. You can also try these natural cleaners for wooden furniture: Talcum powder and baking soda help with odors. White vinegar is good for grime and works as a mild disinfectant; for darker woods, use apple cider vinegar! Adding lemon juice to vinegar or other cleaning mixtures provides a nice scent and adds a bit of disinfectant quality. Wax vs Polish While both of these are important for maintaining your wooden furniture, they`re easily confused. Wax offers protection, while polish shines but does not protect. When applying wax, you want to rub it in with a circular motion. When applying polish, work in the direction of the wood grain. There are a few primary options for wax: Paste wax typically offers longer protection Liquid wax is often easier to apply but requires several coats Wax sticks (also felt pens) work well for small scratched surfaces There are many types of polishes, but be careful: liquid and aerosol products can dissolve wax and lead to a lackluster appearance. Oils-including mineral, olive, and essential oils-are often great options when used in mixtures. By themselves, they often smear and can attract dust. While you can use olive oil, it too has a tendency to smear and attract dust From our skilled craftsmen to our high-quality woods and fabrics, CZ Junhua Furniture offers better styles of home wood furniture. Browse our portfolio to see what great design can do for your business!

How to Remove the Smell From New Wood Furniture New wood furniture brings with it a "new wood smell." Initially, the smell of new wood furniture is appealing, but it soon gets old and intrusive. In fact, the smell from your new furniture can give you a headache and even worsen your allergies. Since it takes time for the new wood scent to clear, you'll need to use the right household supplies and techniques to hasten the neutralization process without ruining your new furniture. Step 1 Ventilate the room affected by the smell. Keep fresh air circulating by opening windows on both sides of the room to promote a cross breeze for a few hours every day. The new wood smell will eventually dissipate. Step 2 Sprinkle baking soda into the drawers, cabinets and surfaces of your new wood furniture to absorb the smell. Allow the baking soda to sit overnight, and vacuum the powder the following day. Step 3 Wash the surfaces, drawers and cabinets of your new wood furniture with a cup of white vinegar combined with a gallon of hot water. Dip your clean cloth into the bucket of solution to squeeze out the excess liquid before starting so you don't saturate the wood. The vinegar deodorizes and neutralizes odors while leaving a clean scent behind. The white vinegar smell will weaken after a few hours. Step 4 Place charcoal briquettes in the drawers and cabinets until the smell from your new wood furniture fades. In addition, place small charcoal-filled bowls throughout the room to further eliminate odors. Step 5 Spray a household odor neutralizer throughout the room where the new wood furniture is, as well as in cabinets and drawers of the furniture. Spray the neutralizer onto floors, walls and window treatments as well if they are affected by the smell.