Project aim: Save the tradition of making pulque, a drink made from the sap of the agave, reclaim eroded soil and prevent future soil erosion in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Project implementation: The Mujeres Milenarias (“Millenial Women”), a local community organisation set up to preserve the pulque tradition, plant agaves in a special formation, so their roots form … Read more
Photo by VOLTAIRE MOISE An old rambling rose variety espalier against a sunny wall and protected from rain to avoid fungal diseases. Palms in the foreground are Trachycarpus fortunei. This is a hardy palm that will tolerant temperatures below freezing and can be grown even in upland West Hawaii and Volcano above 4,000 feet elevation … Read more
Fringe is a very particular element of outfit decoration because it was very popular in the 20s of the last century. It is used as the clothes trim in the country and Boho styles or aesthetics. Today, well-known fashion designers use it as decor for stylish, bright, and elegant gowns. It’s a self-contained element of … Read more
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says a British woman who fled to Syria aged 15 to join Islamic State could be stopped from returning if he decides she poses a threat to the UK. One option, Mr Javid told the Times, was to strip Shamima Begum of her British citizenship. But under international law, it’s not possible to … Read more
Modern life runs on plastic. When you become aware of the large quantities of plastic washing into the ocean, choking marine animals, you suddenly start seeing the material everywhere: It envelopes the food in our kitchen, it is shaped into animals and building blocks in our children’s nurseries, it’s in our shower curtains. But there’s … Read more
Industrial Lighting Market is growing rapidly over 8% of CAGR and is expected to reach at $13 Billion by the end of forecast period to 2018-2023. Global Industrial Lighting Market, Light Source Type (LED, Fluorescent, High Intensity Discharge, Incandescent), By Products (Industrial Wall Lights, Vintage Industrial Lighting, Industrial Look Lighting, Industrial Hanging Light, Task Lighting, … Read more
The first time I read Carol Ann Duffy’s collection Rapture, I finished it, took a breath, and read it again. I had rarely encountered anything so raw and it contains some of my favourite poetry. It tells the story of an affair – a modern one, for the digitised masses. “I tend to the mobile now … Read more
ICICI Lombard survey shows cyber risk comes at fifth spot A majority of India Inc believes that traditional risks such as those to property and assets are most crucial to their businesses with cyber risk is seen as the fifth biggest challenge. A new report by ICICI Lombard General Insurance on “Managing New Age Risks” … Read more
State of the Union: Trump announces second North Korea summit US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s KIm Jong-un are to hold a second summit in three weeks’ time. That was the big announcement as Mr Trump gave his annual State of the Union address. The meeting’s due to take place in Vietnam. Mr Trump told Congress … Read more
The ancient technique that distinguishes inlay furniture from other pieces gives a classic design that will always be cherished and desired. Bone inlay creates an impactful and rich design instantly adding a bit of luxury to your home. Either set in bold or neutral colors, the piece will be an instant conversation starter. While the traditional … Read more