Over a century ago, Oscar Wilde joked that America's only tradition was its youth. This was a distinctly European joke; Asians could not have found it funny. In Chinese culture, tradition is not just the most important thing, it is the only ...
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Or maybe the husband's parents are visiting for Thanksgiving. The children's birthdays are coming up, and you need to plan the decor. No matter the occasion, whenever food is involved, table dressing and decoration is almost as important ...
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because, personally, there's nothing I hate more than the cubicle. Having worked in one too long, I know that nothing kills productivity and creativity more than blank, grey partitions and white walls. Because the cubicle is so prevalent ...
Tags: office design, Natural decor, natural materials and colors
It is not just Germany that experiences constant change within the textile and fashion industry. That's why OLYMP responded to requests from retailers for a knitwear range to complement the four stylish shirt collections. The 2011/2012 ...
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Qatar-Part of the Qatar Foundation's Education City campus,Qatar National Convention Centre(QNCC),designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and RHWL Architects of Berlin,is the largest in the Middle East.Located in the fast-developing ...
US-based dietary supplements manufacturer Pharmavite has launched Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts,a supplement for kids that features antioxidant properties. The new product is made from fruits and vegetables and is available in two chewable ...
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Farmers in California's agricultural heartland say record-high gas and diesel prices are putting pressure on their bottom lines, but economists say it's unlikely that will translate into significantly higher food prices across the U.S. ...
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The prices of Light-Emitting Diode (LED)-based lightbulbs have been dropping over the last few years, and the amount and quality of the light they put out have been rising. New dimmable LED bulbs that put out as much light as a standard ...
NEW YORK--Home Accents Today sister publication Gifts and Decorative Accessories presented its 61st annual Retailer Excellence Awards at a special gala event held at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers here,Sunday,Aug.19. According to ...
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Does the export of raw logs to China hurt or help British Columbia's economy? NDP leader Adrian Dix is rallying for export tariffs on logs, which would put a hard stop on the export of raw logs from B. C. That are being shipped and ...
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Nualight will provide LED lighting to a supermarket change to save energy and enhance the retail experience for customers. Nualight, an Ireland-based specialist in LED lighting for food retail, has been selected by Sainsbury’s, a ...
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In the early 90s, I knew I wanted to live off-grid at some point. I started to conserve electricity by being very conscious about turning off lights and using lower wattage bulbs (this was before CFLs). I read about phantom loads, the ...
Tags: industry trends, refrigerator, energy efficient, refrigerating