When it comes to glassware, most people think that that best way to spot quality is to ting a glass and listen. If you educate your eyes to spot a high quality piece of crystal, you can give your ears the day off. Why? The sound of a ting ...
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Groove, a US-based digital and social marketing agency, has unveiled a digital sales book Wingman 2.0 specifically designed for wines, spirits and beverage industries. Compatible with tablets and smartphones, the tool provides sales ...
The Bai spiritual tradition consists of a set of syncretic beliefs, imbued with a strong local flavor, represented by the Benzhu or Local Lords/Gods tradition. Most of the Bai have believed in Buddhism since the 7th century. In fact, ...
Tags: Benzhu Religion, The Bai, beliefs, Buddhism
Modern saunas Under many circumstances, temperatures approaching and exceeding 100 °C (212 °F) would be completely intolerable. Saunas overcome this problem by controlling the humidity. The hottest Finnish saunas have relatively ...
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901 Tequila, a brand of tequila co-founded by Justin Timberlake and Kevin Ruder in 2009, has signed a deal with Hi-Spirits to distribute the brand in the UK. Produced in small batches at Destileria Santa Lucia, the 901 Tequila is ...
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Tesco UK was performing broadly in-line with its rivals Asda and Morrison, after recovering from "the body blow to its trade caused by the horse meat contamination", said Shore Capital analysts Darren Shirley and Clive Black. "With the ...
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Chill winds are sweeping the Chinese liquor (baijiu) industry, and competition in the low and middle ranks of the market will persist as the government continues a crackdown on luxury official banquets, analysts said. "We believe the ...
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Fincantieri to build a super luxury ship for regent Seven Seas Cruises Thursday, Jul 11, 2013 Fincantieri has received an order from Regent Seven Seas Cruises for the construction of a super luxury cruise ship. The new ship will be ...
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In many cultures the head is viewed as the most important part of the body, and is therefore to be protected and respected. Its significance derives from the belief, held in many parts of the world, that the head is where the soul or spirit ...
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On many occasions I allow myself the perverse indulgence of participating in public conversations on Facebook. The signal to noise ratio is vast, but it can be managed. Careful attention and a generous sifting of one's feed can reveal ...
The Federal Trade Commission challenged Ardagh Group, S.A.'s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc., alleging that it will reduce competition and result in the two firms - the merged firm and its only remaining ...
The UK’s Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has collaborated with British Glass and the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) to launch a new recycling communications initiative for local authorities. Aimed ...
The label specialist said its new liner called PET23 liner can be used across a range of popular prime, variable imprint, and wine & spirits paper facestocks. At just 23 microns thick, the Avery Dennison PET23 liner is currently the ...
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Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced the new Aqua Stick portfolio for applying labels to wine and sparkling wine bottles. Avery Dennison global wine and spirits segment director Fabien Bourgies said developed in ...
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After Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), now the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has become a centre of criticism with publication of a report by 'Earthworks' titled 'More Shine than Substance' recently. 'Earthworks' is a ...
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