Heirloom, Berber Knot and Braid Weave – the three new hand-knotted rug collections have been recently introduced in the market by Armadillo&Co, the Australian brand of hand-woven sustainable rugs. While the company is known for its ...
Mixed metals in bridal, like this 18-karat rose and white gold ring set from LX Antwerp, will continue to be popular next year. It’s going to be an exciting year in jewelry design. Trends have been taking new and innovative ...
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Thirty-four entries were added to the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List at the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Committee held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The five-day session assembled delegations and scholars from 161 ...
Tags: UNESCO, World Intangible Cultural Heritage, crafts, cultural entries
Ji Guanlin is known as "the voice of stars" in China. The 35-year-old has dubbed for some of the best-known roles in both foreign and Chines movies and TV series. Avatar's lithe tribal princess Neytiri, Titanic's bold and lively character ...
The US government has urged communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a community's emerging economic action plans. Under ...
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Fast food restaurant chain McDonald's has introduced a new packaging called McBike that could perch on the handlebars of a cycle and unfold into a tray. Made of cardboard, the box is capable of carrying burger, fries and drink. The ...
Tags: McBike Packaging, Cyclists
Indian online shopping portal Jabong has brought the UK-based brand Miss Bennett London to India with a spectacular launch event held on the runways of ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015. The London brand showcased its ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Asheville, N.C., is among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Canton, Miss., is among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and ...
Tags: neighborhood revitalization, economic improvements, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Mobile and Prichard, Ala., are among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that 22 communities will receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and encourage local economic ...
Tags: housing, transportation, environmental protection, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $1 million in grants to strengthen the capacity of states and tribes to protect and restore wetlands. The National Wetland Program Development Grants provide interstate agencies, ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ohio State University, today released a risk assessment concluding that silica-based spent foundry sands from iron, steel ...
Tags: air quality, enhancing state, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined Triax Turbine Components for violations of the hazardous waste law and, in a separate action, Hill Brothers Chemical Company for violations of pesticides law. These actions support ...
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded funding to eight organizations throughout the United States to protect public health by reducing exposure to indoor pollutants, such as radon, and environmental asthma triggers ...
Tags: public health, indoor pollutants, Protection