CmiA cotton is grown exclusively using rainfed cultivation methods,meaning the smallholder farmers do without any form of supplemental irrigation.At zero cubic meters of freshwater per kilogram of cotton lint,this gives CmiA cotton a clear ...
Called "ba" in Tibetan, masks are mainly used for various folk performing arts and have direct links with people's daily life, work and entertainment. They are popular across Tibet. Masks used in Tibetan operas are developed from the ...
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Masks are an age-old cultural phenomenon shared by all ethnic groups of China. In awe of the unknown world, ancient people created numerous totems and divinities, praying to them for the power to overcome disasters and protect their life. ...
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DJO Global has introduced OA Nano knee brace to reduce pain and enhance stability in patients with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis. The new knee brace is manufactured using a new kind of metal that is as light as magnesium with the ...
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The University of California at Berkeley’s (UC Berkeley’s) newly opened Energy Biosciences Building is the most energy efficient building on campus, thanks in part to window systems from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. The ...
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Vint Cerf–the founding father of the internet–is backing the BCS's call for computer science to be included in the English Baccalaureate(EBacc). In 2015,the EBacc is set to replace the current GCSE examination system in five ...
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Fennia Mutual Insurance has selected SAS Risk Management for Insurance to manage its Solvency II compliance requirements to generate added value for their business operations. SAS will help the company in streamlining and enhancing the ...
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The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) continues work on three technical documents that are expected to be published this year. Additionally, IGMA plans to launch the IGMA Online Classroom in December 2012. Documents Update ...
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Lani Smithson, project executive for Kiewit Building Group Inc. told those in attendance at the annual Finishing Industries Forum on Tuesday that the key to creating quality construction projects lies in strengthening the relationship ...
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Dresses and accessories mark the lifestyles and production levels of the people of a geographic region during a historical period, and they vividly reflect the people's customs and aesthetic tastes. Headdresses play an important role in ...
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The Tu ethnic minority, mainly distributed in the east of Qinghai Province and some parts of Gansu Province of China, is a minority with a long historic standing. At first, they were engaged in animal husbandry, and later began to develop ...
Bankers Life and Casualty has launched a new life and health insurance product, Critical Benefit to provide additional financial protection associated with treatment and recovery as well as cover non-medical expenses. The critical illness ...
Currie by Brenton has announced the addition of new robotic palletizing line to its product offering, which include full range of conventional, robotic, gantry and bulk palletizers. The new line of standard and custom automatic solutions ...
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The Quanzhou puppet is an elaborate folk handicraft produced in Quanzhou of Fujian Province. There are two types of puppets in Quanzhou: string puppets and palm puppets. Puppeteers control their movements and expressions by pulling strings ...
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Clay figurines are Wuxi's most famous folk craft. The techniques for making and decorating the figurines developed among the ordinary people of the area of many centuries, and these traditional styles and techniques are still used ...
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