Houseplants are beautiful and effective decorating accents or focal points. My mother, a highly skilled interior decorator, did not have big groupings of small plants to make an impact. She said that look was busy and cluttered. Instead, ...
Research body National ICT Australia will use computer modelling in NSW to predict the decay of underground water pipes, a venture it says could potentially save $700 million per year in Australia. Australia's critical water mains break ...
Tags: computer modelling, underground water pipes, soil type
A marginal but steady decline has been observed in Bt cotton yield per acre in India during the last few years. When the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) variety of cotton was introduced in India, it caused a revolution and resulted in huge ...
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High-efficiency top-loading washers usually offer several advantages over front-loaders, including faster wash time. But not the Frigidaire Affinity HE top-loaders Consumer Reports just tested. They took almost two hours. That's twice as ...
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After the “Slight Snow”, it’s the “Heavy Snow”, which is around December 7 or December 8 each year. “Heavy Snow”, just like it’s meaning, indicates more snow days and snowfalls. Most of the ...
Tags: Heavy Snow, food, Chinese culture
When the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 240 degrees on November 22 to November 23 each year, it’s the time for “Light Snow”. Some areas along the Yellow River start to snow. It’s usually light snow, freezing ...
Like all organic materials, textiles will decompose under the influence of water and microorganisms in the ground. Under comparable environmental conditions, it depends mainly on the raw materials used whether the decomposition process ...
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Wicker patio furniture does not require much care and cleaning, making it a user friendly material for patios, porches and other outdoor spaces. It is also quite hardy, so it can be left outside for long periods of time without fear of ...
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Recently, Baosteel Co.,Ltd. Energy&Environmental Protection Department carries out special reporting and exchange with Baoshan District Government on Baosteel Shanghai sector 2013-2018 energy and environmental planning. Through exchange, ...
Ordinarily, you wouldn't find an octogenarian on a list of the "World's Buzziest Brands" but there was Pine-Sol keeping company with Starbucks, Red Bull, Samsung and others on Adweek's annual list of the most talked about products of 2012. ...
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Transcend Coffee, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has switched its retail coffee packaging to new biodegradable stand-up pouches manufactured in North America. The special biodegradable material will degrade in backyard composts, aerobic and ...
Every organic organization I’ve come across usually argues loudly that organic farming is the one and only, truly-sustainable production system the world needs. But can organic really hack it in a modern world, especially when ...
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Alder (Painted) Alder is a tight-grained hardwood that is used in fine furniture and noted for its ability to be painted. It is prized for its durability and strength, and it is relatively stable during moisture variations. It ranks third ...
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Fonterra and New Zealand's government are trying to reassure officials in key export markets that the country's milk supply is safe, after traces of agricultural chemical dicyandiamide were found in some dairy products. Fonterra said late ...
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Chief Economist at Schnittker Associates, and former Ministry Advisor at the US Embassy in Baghdad. Iraq's 2013 winter grain prospects appear to be good to excellent condition at this time. Late fall and early winter rains as well as ...
Tags: Iraq, winter grain prospects, wheat crop, Agriculture, Food