Eight decades ago, hordes of migrants poured into California in search of a place to live and work. But those refugees weren’t from other countries. They were Americans and former inhabitants of the Great Plains and the Midwest who had lost their homes and livelihoods in theDust Bowl. ...
The population of the Dust Bowl area had grown after the Homestead Acts were issued around the turn of the century, and a period of unusually wet weather had given hope that the dry region could support large-scale agriculture. Recent advancements in agricultural technology also meant that farmer...
They were prosperous in the following decades, but when the 1930s rolled in, so did strong winds, drought and dust clouds that plagued nearly 75 percent of the United States between 1931 and 1939 [source: Library of Congress]. The era became known as the legendary Dust Bowl. The Dust Bow...
Return of the Dust Bowl? Climate Change Study Highlights How West Must AdaptA prolonged period of Dust Bowl-like conditions in the secondhalf of this century could severely...Spotts, Pete
Boiled dumplings (水饺): heat a large pot of water to a boiling, add a small pinch of salt. Then cook the dumplings in batches. Slightly move the dumplings with a large ladle or scoop so they will not sticky to the bottom. Then the water begins to boil again, add around 1/4 cup ...
We’ve all been there, getting our suede shoes wet or dirty and desperately trying to clean them with no luck. Here’s how to clean suede shoes.
Place cough drops in bowl or plastic bag. Completely dust with cinnamon for extra flavor and to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container (I like a glass spice bottle) in the refrigerator for optimal freshness. Refrigeration is not necessary, but I’ve found they don’t get as sticky...
Cleaning experts explain how to clean blinds in the tub and while hanging, plus how to clean plastic, fabric, venetian, greasy and wood blinds.
My daughter is in her teenage years and I’m already mourning the loss of her childhood and her not needing me like she once did. I’m already trying to mentally prepare for her leaving and going to college. Right or wrong she is my best friend, my whole world. We have always done...
He was sure that the rapping was caused by the steward's featherduster. But don't you think that music, adusterand a scrubbing brush would get some calories off and cost nothing? I am sure you did not, for adusterwould have swept away these shreds of varnish. ...