The future of the well made

Article Abstract:

Revering old well-made objects created by traditional processes does not mean that modern objects made through technology should be shunned. Modern well-made objects need not be limited to the wealthy. A marriage of the old crafts with new technology could insure well-made things for all.

Analysis, Appreciation, Home furnishings, Technology and civilization, Technology and society, Artisans

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Fighting fire

Article Abstract:

Pyrocap, an agent used in fighting fire, is currently being used by fire departments in Detroit, MI, Washington, DC and other cities. The biodegradable agent neutralizes toxins in smoke, lessens the heat and quenches fire when mixed with water.

Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Fire extinction, Firefighting equipment, Fire extinguishing agents

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Old smoothies

Article Abstract:

Black women, even entertainers, rarely require cosmetic surgery. The melanin which creates dark skin pigment usually wrinkles much less in aging than do lighter skin hues.

Health aspects, Aging, Column, Physiological aspects, Women, Black, Black women, Speeches, lectures and essays, Feminine beauty (Aesthetics), African Americans in the performing arts

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