“I was really intrigued by what they were able to do in the factory. Zipp had developed a manufacturing process from scratch, built their own machines, really tailor-made for the production of carbon wheels,” he said. “Zipp grew up in the same city with all these other really creative...
The problems of efficiency today are less drastic but more chronic. They can also prolong the evils that they were intended to solve. Take the electronic medical record. It seemed to be the answer to the problem of doctors handwriting and it had the benefit of providing much better data for...
Knowledge about midwifery passed from woman to woman, and new midwives were made by apprenticing at an experienced elder's side. When medical knowledge was scant, however, midwives were often blamed if something went wrong with a woman's pregnancy or a baby's delivery. From the 1400s to ...
However after 3 nights at this hotel, I think I made good choice at the time. I went to Bangkok with my under 1yo kid and family, all are OK with the hotel’s location. The rooms were a bit small and the smell in the lobby/hallway was not very pleasant, however we did have ...
Niche:"smart" furniture, modular pieces, furniture made from recycled materials Cause:fair trade, handmade locally, sustainable Price:low retail/high volume, high end/bespoke When Chris Hughes launched his brandTimberware, the possibilities in woodworking were infinite. "We hadn't found our niche ...
Back in the days when all mattresses were made of springs, all mattresses were bouncy. These days, there's a lot more variety. Mattresses that use an innerspring or pocket spring support are most likely to have some bounce. Those that employ memory form, latex, or other foams sometimes hav...
Second, decide whether to use amattress protectoror amattress pad.A mattress protector simply creates a barrier between a mattress and undesirable things, such as dust mites, bed bugs, and liquid. A protector is made from a thin fabric that either looks like a fitted sheet or encases the ...
it’s forged with the same environmentally conscious manufacturing process as all LEED-certified buildings (that’s also how the beds are so strong, if you were ever wondering). To achieve certification, your process and product must meet certain requirements that are “designed to support a life...
(Pro tip: Naturepedic Organic Dog Beds are made with pressure-point relieving latex and soft organic cotton for your furry friend’s most comfortable sleep!) Establish a Routine Set a regular sleep schedule to help regulate your dog's internal clock. Try establishing your own consistent sleep/...
When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was "bad," you'd shake your...