Pic story: inheritor of Lhasa costume making technique in China’s Xizang
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Pic story: inheritor of Lhasa costume making technique in China’s Xizang

Losang Monlam poses for a portrait in front of finished Tibetan costumes at the Sholdo Pal traditional handicrafts school in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2025. Traditional Tibetan costumes, after centuries of evolution and development, have formed rich styles and unique features. As one of the main categories of traditional Tibetan costumes, Lhasa costume distinguishes itself from others with its vivid features such as large waistline, long sleeves and a dazzling array of decorations, which not only reflect the aesthetics of Tibetan people, but also closely relate to their living environment and lifestyle. In 2018, Lhasa costume was listed as one of the intangible cultural heritages of Xizang Autonomous Region. At the Sholdo Pal traditional handicrafts school, Losang Monlam is guiding his apprentices on the making of Lhasa costumes. Born in 1965 in Baxoi...
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Maintaining Long-Term Media Contacts That Last
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Maintaining Long-Term Media Contacts That Last

Maintaining long term media contacts is tough. Most people in PR know it. Journalists are flooded with deadlines, constant pitches, breaking news that changes by the hour. Their attention is pulled in every direction, which means holding it takes patience. Quick wins? They rarely last. One-off emails vanish in the flood. What actually works is slower. Consistent effort. Real respect for their work. Trust takes time, but once it’s there, doors open. Coverage feels easier. Collaboration doesn’t feel forced.Key TakeawayKnow a journalist’s work before you reach out.Stay consistent and respectful, without pushing too hard.Be personal, be honest. Trust will come.Understand Journalists and Their WorkJournalists move fast. Their focus is sharp, and if you don’t take the time to understand them, you won’t get far. Reading their work is the starting point. Not just headlines. Not...
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Cowboys news: Updates from the Tuesday Dallas open practice
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Cowboys news: Updates from the Tuesday Dallas open practice

Here are some of the big takeaways from Tuesday nights practice at The Star.3 the Hard Way: George Pickens is not of this planet, it seems. Youre hard-pressed to escape a practice wherein he doesnt generate a highlight of some sort, and the Cowboys return to Frisco was no different. Dak Prescott dropped back and unleashed a bullseye of a throw downfield that Pickens brought down over his shoulder, and the defender, at the sideline while keeping both feet inbounds with a falling toe tap. Whew. (- Patrik Walker) Safety Blankets: From the first two plays of team period in Tuesdays practice, the Cowboys safety duo of Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker made a statement. Wilson made back-to-back would be TFLs on run plays, getting to the outside to make a play and plugging up the...
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