price fixer — price fixer, a manufacturer that engages in price fixing … Useful english dictionary
price-fixing — /ˈpraɪs fɪksɪŋ/ (say pruys f1ksing) noun 1. the setting of a price, usually a high price, for a commodity or service by agreement between business competitors so as to increase their profits. 2. (in wartime) the action of a government which… …
fixer-upper — [fik΄sər up′ər] n. Informal a house in poor repair but suitable for restoration, that is for sale at a bargain price … English World dictionary
Fixer-Upper — A fixer upper is a real estate property that will require maintenance work to redecorate, reconstruct or redesign. They are popular with buyers who wish to raise the property s potential value to get a return on investment, a practice known as… … Wikipedia
fixer — an arranger of embarrassing, dubious, or illegal business He is the agent who may convert a commission into a bribe, divert unpleasant publicity, or do any act relevant to fix1: He s a fixer, a smoother out. (Price, 1970) See also… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
fixer-upper — /fik seuhr up euhr/, n. Informal. 1. a person who is handy at making repairs. 2. a rundown dwelling offered at a bargain price and suitable for improvement by a new owner, often with the object of resale at a considerable profit. [fix up + ER1,… … Universalium
fixer-upper — noun a house or other dwelling in need of repair (usually offered for sale at a low price) • Hypernyms: ↑dwelling, ↑home, ↑domicile, ↑abode, ↑habitation, ↑dwelling house … Useful english dictionary
Lysine price-fixing conspiracy — The lysine price fixing conspiracy was an organized effort during the mid 1990s to raise the price of the animal feed additive lysine. It involved several agricultural companies including Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Ajinomoto, Kyowa Hakko Kogyo … Wikipedia
Mark Whitacre — Born May 1, 1957 (1957 05 01) (age 54) Morrow, Ohio Charge(s) Wire fraud, tax fraud … Wikipedia
OPEC — Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries … Wikipedia
Decatur, Illinois — Coordinates: 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W / 39.85167°N 88.94417°W / 39.85167; 88.94417 … Wikipedia