Sustainable forest management is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Sustainable forest management has to keep the balance between three main pillars: ecological, economic and socio-cultural. Successfully achieving sustainable forest management will provide integrated benefits to all, ranging from safeguarding local livelihoods to protecting the…
Many people have eyesight conditions which require corrective glasses, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Understand Optometric services can be difficult to obtain in remote places. Corrective glasses Travellers with daily need of corrective glasses could need to carry a spare pair. For sport and other activities, contact lenses might…
Palafrugell is a town and municipality in the region of Lower Emporda. The area’s summer climate and beaches have been exploited for tourism. In additional to international tourism, Palafrugell serves as a summer holiday town for residents of cities such as Barcelona and Girona. This medieval town was once fortified…
The tenth century began an economic awakening in medieval Europe, which gives rise to the first international art: the Romanesque. The success of this trend came largely from the expansion of the hand of the Cluniac order and the pilgrimages that spread its peculiarities. In contrast to other later artistic…
Agroecology is the study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems. Bringing ecological principles to bear in agroecosystems can suggest novel management approaches that would not otherwise be considered. The term is often used imprecisely and may refer to “a science, a movement, a practice”. Agroecologists study a variety…
The Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild made her Villa a true haven for art collectors with porcelain, furniture and paintings by the Great Masters. The Villa was decorated in the Rothschild style, i.e., with the best from each era, resulting in a somewhat eclectic mix. The upper floor houses some masterpeice:…
Gourd art involves creating works of art using Lagenaria spp. hard-shell gourds as an art medium. Gourd surfaces may be carved, painted, sanded, burned, dyed, and polished. Typically, a harvested gourd is left to dry over a period of months before the woody surface is suitable for decorating. Gourd decoration,…
The Kremer Collection is owned and managed by the Aetas Aurea Holding SA (AAH), a non-profit organization. The collection comprises 17th century Dutch and Flemish Old Masters. The goals of AAH are: The Kremer Collection (the Collection) is a privately owned collection of some 70 works of Dutch and Flemish…
The Swiss rail network is noteworthy for its density, its coordination between services, its integration with other modes of transport, timeliness and a thriving domestic and trans-alp freight system. In 2015, with 5,323 kilometres (3,308 mi) network length, Switzerland has the world’s most dense railway network. Virtually 100% of its…
In colorimetry the OSA-UCS (Optical Society of America Uniform Color Space) is a color space first published in 1947 and developed by the Optical Society of America’s Committee on Uniform Color Scales. Previously created color order systems, such as the Munsell color system, failed to represent perceptual uniformity in all…
Electron-beam freeform fabrication (EBF3) is an additive manufacturing process that builds near-net-shape parts requiring less raw material and finish machining than traditional manufacturing methods. It uses a focused electron beam in a vacuum environment to create a molten pool on a metallic substrate. History NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) originated…
La Mure is a French commune located in the department of Isère, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. A small mid-mountain town, La Mure is the central municipality of the Plateau Matheysin. Located at an altitude of 890m, La Mure is at the heart of Dauphiné and of History., it is located…
The Rococo library, situated at the back of the second floor, is truly the highlight of this palace, rivalling the grandeur of the library of the Melk Abbey in Austria. Built by Manuel Caetano de Sousa, this library is 88 m long, 9.5 m wide and 13 m high. The…
Sound art is an artistic discipline in which sound is utilised as a primary medium. Like many genres of contemporary art, sound art may be interdisciplinary in nature, or be used in hybrid forms. Sound art can be considered as being an element of many areas such as acoustics, psychoacoustics,…
Does earning money while living in new and exciting surroundings sound appealing to you? Accepting employment overseas can offer both a cultural experience of living abroad and the possibility of new job skills. More people than ever are working abroad, so if you like the concept, consider what options are…
Every visitor to Lebanon (Capital: Beirut) has heard that in this country one can ski on snow in the morning and swim in the waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon. This is due to the fact that Lebanon’s mountain range rises up above a very narrow coast. Even the…
The house-museum of Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov is a museum dedicated to the work of the poet Mikhail Lermontov. Located in Moscow at Malaya Molchanovka street, 2 and is part of the State Literary Museum. In this mansion, Lermontov lived with his grandmother Elizabeth Arsenyeva from 1829 to 1832. The museum…
Human overpopulation (or population overshoot) occurs when the ecological footprint of a human population in a specific geographical location exceeds the carrying capacity of the place occupied by that group. Overpopulation can further be viewed, in a long term perspective, as existing if a population cannot be maintained given the…
A diner is a small restaurant found predominantly in the Northeastern United States and Midwest, as well as in other parts of the US, Canada, and parts of Western Europe. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly American cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, a combination of booths served…
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair is one of the most influential B-to-B medical trade fairs in the Asia-Pacific region. As technologies continue to evolve, the Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair is a timely event and a premier sourcing platform for advanced technology, equipment and services…
The buildings and architecture of Chicago have influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. The built [constructed] environment of Chicago is reflective of the city’s history and multicultural heritage, featuring prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. Since most structures within the downtown area were…
Belarusian Gothic (Belarusian беларуская готыка) is the architectural style of ecclesiastical buildings constructed during the 15th and 16th centuries in parts of modern-day Belarus, Lithuania and eastern Poland. Although these buildings have features typical of Gothic architecture such as lofty towers, flying buttresses, pointed arches and vaulted ceilings, they also…
Innovative, emotional, uncompromising. Welcome to the house of Alexander McQueen. Since its founding in 1992 by Lee Alexander McQueen, the company has grown to become one of the most important and respected fashion brands in the world. Known for the emotional power and raw energy of its shows and a…
A frequent-flyer program (FFP) is a loyalty program offered by an airline. Many airlines have frequent-flyer programs designed to encourage airline customers enrolled in the program to accumulate points (also called miles, kilometers, or segments) which may then be redeemed for air travel or other rewards. Points earned under FFPs…
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Sustainable forest management
Sustainable forest management is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Sustainable forest management has to keep the balance between three main pillars: ecological, economic and socio-cultural. Successfully achieving sustainable forest management will provide integrated benefits to all, ranging from safeguarding local livelihoods to protecting the…
Read moreEye care in travel
Many people have eyesight conditions which require corrective glasses, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Understand Optometric services can be difficult to obtain in remote places. Corrective glasses Travellers with daily need of corrective glasses could need to carry a spare pair. For sport and other activities, contact lenses might…
Read morePalafrugell, Girona counties, Catalonia, Spain
Palafrugell is a town and municipality in the region of Lower Emporda. The area’s summer climate and beaches have been exploited for tourism. In additional to international tourism, Palafrugell serves as a summer holiday town for residents of cities such as Barcelona and Girona. This medieval town was once fortified…
Read moreRomanesque of Cantabria
The tenth century began an economic awakening in medieval Europe, which gives rise to the first international art: the Romanesque. The success of this trend came largely from the expansion of the hand of the Cluniac order and the pilgrimages that spread its peculiarities. In contrast to other later artistic…
Read moreAgroecology
Agroecology is the study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems. Bringing ecological principles to bear in agroecosystems can suggest novel management approaches that would not otherwise be considered. The term is often used imprecisely and may refer to “a science, a movement, a practice”. Agroecologists study a variety…
Read moreUpper Floor Rooms, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild made her Villa a true haven for art collectors with porcelain, furniture and paintings by the Great Masters. The Villa was decorated in the Rothschild style, i.e., with the best from each era, resulting in a somewhat eclectic mix. The upper floor houses some masterpeice:…
Read moreGourd art
Gourd art involves creating works of art using Lagenaria spp. hard-shell gourds as an art medium. Gourd surfaces may be carved, painted, sanded, burned, dyed, and polished. Typically, a harvested gourd is left to dry over a period of months before the woody surface is suitable for decorating. Gourd decoration,…
Read moreThe Kremer Collection Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Kremer Collection is owned and managed by the Aetas Aurea Holding SA (AAH), a non-profit organization. The collection comprises 17th century Dutch and Flemish Old Masters. The goals of AAH are: The Kremer Collection (the Collection) is a privately owned collection of some 70 works of Dutch and Flemish…
Read moreRail travel guide in Switzerland
The Swiss rail network is noteworthy for its density, its coordination between services, its integration with other modes of transport, timeliness and a thriving domestic and trans-alp freight system. In 2015, with 5,323 kilometres (3,308 mi) network length, Switzerland has the world’s most dense railway network. Virtually 100% of its…
Read moreOSA-UCS
In colorimetry the OSA-UCS (Optical Society of America Uniform Color Space) is a color space first published in 1947 and developed by the Optical Society of America’s Committee on Uniform Color Scales. Previously created color order systems, such as the Munsell color system, failed to represent perceptual uniformity in all…
Read moreElectron-beam freeform fabrication
Electron-beam freeform fabrication (EBF3) is an additive manufacturing process that builds near-net-shape parts requiring less raw material and finish machining than traditional manufacturing methods. It uses a focused electron beam in a vacuum environment to create a molten pool on a metallic substrate. History NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) originated…
Read moreLa Mure, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
La Mure is a French commune located in the department of Isère, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. A small mid-mountain town, La Mure is the central municipality of the Plateau Matheysin. Located at an altitude of 890m, La Mure is at the heart of Dauphiné and of History., it is located…
Read moreLibrary, Palace of Mafra
The Rococo library, situated at the back of the second floor, is truly the highlight of this palace, rivalling the grandeur of the library of the Melk Abbey in Austria. Built by Manuel Caetano de Sousa, this library is 88 m long, 9.5 m wide and 13 m high. The…
Read moreSound art
Sound art is an artistic discipline in which sound is utilised as a primary medium. Like many genres of contemporary art, sound art may be interdisciplinary in nature, or be used in hybrid forms. Sound art can be considered as being an element of many areas such as acoustics, psychoacoustics,…
Read moreWorking abroad guide
Does earning money while living in new and exciting surroundings sound appealing to you? Accepting employment overseas can offer both a cultural experience of living abroad and the possibility of new job skills. More people than ever are working abroad, so if you like the concept, consider what options are…
Read moreSkiing tourism in Lebanon
Every visitor to Lebanon (Capital: Beirut) has heard that in this country one can ski on snow in the morning and swim in the waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon. This is due to the fact that Lebanon’s mountain range rises up above a very narrow coast. Even the…
Read moreHouse-Museum of M. Yu. Lermontov, Moscow, Russia
The house-museum of Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov is a museum dedicated to the work of the poet Mikhail Lermontov. Located in Moscow at Malaya Molchanovka street, 2 and is part of the State Literary Museum. In this mansion, Lermontov lived with his grandmother Elizabeth Arsenyeva from 1829 to 1832. The museum…
Read moreHuman overpopulation
Human overpopulation (or population overshoot) occurs when the ecological footprint of a human population in a specific geographical location exceeds the carrying capacity of the place occupied by that group. Overpopulation can further be viewed, in a long term perspective, as existing if a population cannot be maintained given the…
Read moreDiner
A diner is a small restaurant found predominantly in the Northeastern United States and Midwest, as well as in other parts of the US, Canada, and parts of Western Europe. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly American cuisine, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, a combination of booths served…
Read moreReview of Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair 2019, China
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair is one of the most influential B-to-B medical trade fairs in the Asia-Pacific region. As technologies continue to evolve, the Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair is a timely event and a premier sourcing platform for advanced technology, equipment and services…
Read moreArchitecture of Chicago
The buildings and architecture of Chicago have influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. The built [constructed] environment of Chicago is reflective of the city’s history and multicultural heritage, featuring prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. Since most structures within the downtown area were…
Read moreBelarusian Gothic
Belarusian Gothic (Belarusian беларуская готыка) is the architectural style of ecclesiastical buildings constructed during the 15th and 16th centuries in parts of modern-day Belarus, Lithuania and eastern Poland. Although these buildings have features typical of Gothic architecture such as lofty towers, flying buttresses, pointed arches and vaulted ceilings, they also…
Read moreThe Craftsmanship of Alexander McQueen, 360°Video, British Fashion Council
Innovative, emotional, uncompromising. Welcome to the house of Alexander McQueen. Since its founding in 1992 by Lee Alexander McQueen, the company has grown to become one of the most important and respected fashion brands in the world. Known for the emotional power and raw energy of its shows and a…
Read moreFrequent-flyer program
A frequent-flyer program (FFP) is a loyalty program offered by an airline. Many airlines have frequent-flyer programs designed to encourage airline customers enrolled in the program to accumulate points (also called miles, kilometers, or segments) which may then be redeemed for air travel or other rewards. Points earned under FFPs…
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