The jade used since ancient times in China is nephrite, which in its pure state is white but may be green, cream, yellow, brown, gray, black or mottled due to the presence of impurities, chiefly iron compounds. Chinese used the generic term ...
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Minister of State for Textiles Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated a Weavers’ Service Centre at Toluvi in Northeastern state of Nagaland, and also laid the foundation stone for Apparel & Garment Making Centre at Dimapur, also in ...
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Gemma Stone is entirely made out of crystal and will be revealed by Moose toys at this year's New York Toy Fair. Moose Toys has created a ‘priceless’ Shopkins character entirely out of crystal in order to raise money for the ...
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Crown Paints has announced its entry into Rwanda with the establishment of an ultra-modern paint showroom in Kigali and a five year plan to invest about $2.5 million in the country. Rwanda now becomes the third country to host Crown ...
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Pieology Pizzeria has added vegan mozzarella cheese from Daiya Foods, to the fast casual restaurant chain's large variety of topping selections. Available at select Pieology locations, the vegan cheese option aligns with the company's ...
Brewdog has established a new import and distribution division in the UK, a move that comes after it signed an agreement to import beers from US-based craft brewer Stone Brewing. Under the agreed terms with Stone Brewing, Brewdog will ...
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Japanese auto maker Suzuki Motor laid foundation stone at its JPY60bn ($509m) vehicle manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India. The company is planning to set up three plants in the Indian state at an investment of Rs 80bn ($1.3bn). ...
In ancient China, four Treasures of the Study is an expression used to denote the brush, ink, paper and ink stone used in Chinese. They are gems of Chinese culture. The wrighting Brushes are generally made from animal hair, or in certain ...
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The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission has announced it has initiated a new investigation into the alleged dumping of prepared or preserved tomatoes into the Australian market, after a fresh application was lodged by Australian food ...
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Kitchens and bathrooms are a major focal point in 21st century home design. And no wonder! The modern trend is to transform these once-humble rooms into highly personal spaces that nurture body and soul. With this end in mind, we're seeing ...
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Set in a fiercely blazing fire, the beast's bulging eyes glare straight at the observer; his great mouth forms a wide grin, flashing saber-like teeth. His stiletto claws are exposed and poised for action, and a pair of ears or horns ...
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Mohawk Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the IVC Group. IVC is a major manufacturer of sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and laminate, with operations in Europe and the U.S. and sales of approximately $700 ...
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Stone Brewing is re-brewing a particular collaboration that was first brewed in 2011 with Guam’s Ishii Brewing and Japan-based Baird Brewing Company. Baird / Ishii / Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA is brewed with Japanese sencha green ...
Coca-Cola is said to be effective for removing rust stains on bathtubs. Soak a rag with this soft drink and let it sit on the stain for eight to ten hours. Wipe the stain and clean with water. While rust stains are common on old bathtubs, ...
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SweetDreamers' sleeping aid has received global acclaim for its soothing sounds and glow. SweetDreamers is celebrating a successful start to the year as sales of its popular Ewan the Dream Sheep passed the 100,000 units mark. The sheep ...