Introduction I am personally a firm supporter of Knox and Sollecito’s innocence, it should be known by now, but however I state it here again for all the readers who may be new to the case. I am also Italian-born and have always lived in Italy except for short periods abroad, so when I write […]
Giftable Teen Gear Essentials
Fickle, trend-sensitive teens can be among the most difficult people to buy for on the gift list. With likes and dislikes that seemingly change by the week if not daily, gifting items that elicit a coveted “OMG” response can be hard to come by. To help you swing your target teen’s mood in the right […]
That’s Not Trash
What did you send to the landfill this week? Did you know that there are literally millions and millions of pounds of product in our landfills that are not even actually trash? Yes, really. There are all sorts of things that are still 100% useful that we throw away just as if there is no […]
Trumka: Workers Will Come Together To Vote in 2008
Employers historically have tried to set workers against each other by playing the race card. But when union members stand together as one, no one can defeat them, says AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka. Speaking to the Virginia AFL-CIO this past weekend, Trumka said (see video): We’ve seen how companies set worker against worker—how they throw […]
Part 5: El Camino de Santiago
The Camino: Part 5 Torres del Rio , Los Arcos and on to Logrono. The road snaked through dry countryside, some parts flat and others rolling, occasionally steeply up and down. On the downhill sections my big toes were starting to get sore. The scene and the trail brought back pictures to my mind, reminding […]
Using Armatures in polymer clay sculpture
Armatures serve several useful purposes in free-standing polymer clay sculpture. Firstly, they provide a frame upon which to build the clay. Secondly, they cut down the quantity of clay required so that the resulting sculpture is lighter and bakes thoroughly in a shorter time. Thirdly, they support the sculpture after baking, which is particularly important with the more […]