the energy 
market, allow energy companies to manage their risk much more effectively and 
increase liquidity."

Houston-based EnergyClear is comprised of EnergyClear Corp. and EnergyClear 
Operations Co. (EOC). EOC is owned by the Bank of New York, Prebon Yamane and 
Amerex. CH
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Credit Lyonnais to launch B2B marketplace next year.

12/06/2000 
Les Echos 
P32 
(C) Copyright 2000. 

Credit Lyonnais has announced the launch in spring 2001 of a B2B marketplace, 
Seliance, in association with Internet incubator Chrysalead, France Telecom 
and computer services firm Euriware. After a first round of financing 
Seliance has capital of EUR 12m. The site, in which Credit Lyonnais has a 75% 
stake, will come into operation in the second quarter of 2001.

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o Report: Softbank Puts European Joint Ventures on Hold

NEW YORK -- Softbank has stopped investing through
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Canada – On the Mill Stage, the Canadian Lumberjacks demonstrate their professional skills in a safe and friendly competition, a time-honored tradition from Canada’s great timber and logging areas, featuring axe throwing, chopping, log rolling and more.

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