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Record 1 2024-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Articles - Various
  • Mixed Drinks
CONT

Originating in the days before plastic straws, the julep strainer was originally designed as a large, slotted, spoon-like implement, which the drinker placed over the top of an iced drink(such as a mint julep) to hold the ice back away from the teeth. As spirit-driven cocktails grew in popularity, bartenders began to use the spoon-like strainer as a tool to strain stirred drinks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles ménagers divers
  • Cocktails

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
  • Crop Storage Facilities
CONT

To accomplish its objectives, the Commission has been given the power to implement a system of grading and inspection for Canadian grain.

CONT

Subject to this Act, the Commission shall, in furtherance of its objects, a) recommend and establish grain grades and standards for those grades and implement a system of grading and inspection for Canadian grain to reflect adequately the quality of that grain and meet the need for efficient marketing in and outside Canada; b) establish and apply standards and procedures regulating the handling, transportation and storage of grain and the facilities used therefor; c) conduct investigations and hold hearings on matters within the powers of the Commission...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Minoterie et céréales
  • Entreposage des récoltes
CONT

Dans la poursuite de ses objectifs, la Commission canadienne des grains a reçu le pouvoir de mettre en œuvre un système de classement et d'inspection du grain canadien.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de cereales
  • Molinería y cereales
  • Almacenamiento de las cosechas
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Record 3 2006-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
OBS

Technique/tactics - throwing events.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
OBS

Technique/tactique - lancers.

Spanish

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