Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is considered one of the most nutritious fruits in the world. In the Philippines, however, it has not attained the popularity enjoyed by other fruits despite its early introduction in 1890. One reason for this is that it lacks that sweetness of such popular fruits as...
The Spaniards first brought the word tortilla (from torta, “cake”) to Mexico; the Mexicans, in turn, used it to describe their flat corn and flour cakes. The bread staple of the Mexican diet, all tortillas were originally made from the pulp of ground corn, the native grain of the New...
Results of Kaspersky’s survey reveal online users in Asia Pacific appear to be willing to share their private information in exchange for various personal gains from social media, even quiz results to know what type of flower they are or whose celebrity they look like. In Kaspersky’s Global Privacy Report...
Role of retailers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals highlighted MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Homegrown retailer Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) is intent on opening up more opportunities for sustainable shopping. Speaking at the recent Regional Forum on the Promotion of Sustainable Consumption in ASEAN, MRSGI Vice President for Corporate...
The Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) is alphanumeric code for identifying a product and for tracking inventory. You need an appropriate tagging gun to place the SKU and price on an item. This is very important regardless of size of your store. Tagging a SKU and price on items in your...
Getting a document translated involves changing its text from one language to another by a certified professional. The ideal translator should be fluent in the original and new language. This will ensure that your document is accurately translated. Getting your document translated by a certified professional will make it reliable...
The most common plumbing problem in most households is clogged drains. Keep in mind that drain cleaning is not as simple as it seems. Therefore, it is very important to avoid applying DIY methods for a quick fix. Drains are a bit complicated and are better handled by a professional...
Shaving cream is a substance applied to the skin to facilitate removal of hair. Shaving cream softens and moistens the skin and the hair, thus making shaving more comfortable and contributing to smoother skin. The advantages of using shaving cream, rather than soap, oil, or just water, are many. Shaving...
Having a water feature with a fountain in your location is a wonderful idea. It offers a tranquil environment for relaxation and winding down after a hectic day. Getting the most from your fountain requires adequate maintenance and care. A fountain has a pump that needs appropriate care to keep...
The first soaps were manufactured in ancient times through a variety of methods, most commonly by boiling fats and ashes. Archeologists excavating sites in ancient Babylon have found evidence indicating that such soaps were used as far back as 2800 B.C. By the second century A.D., the Romans were regularly...
The jelly bean is a semi-soft candy, shaped like a bean and generally fruit flavored. Long considered a traditional Easter candy, jelly beans are also produced in seasonal colors for other holidays such as Halloween and Independence Day. Basic jelly beans (sometimes also called “pectin beans” because their gel-like centers...
A dam serves as a barrier that restricts the water flow. Their main purpose is to collect and store water. Dams create reservoirs that suppress floods and work as the holding area of the stored water. The water from the reservoir is used for human consumption, irrigation, agriculture, and industrial...
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