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How to Make Silk Flowers

This season's hottest accessory is a gorgeous flower that never wilts: silk flowers. They look real and are a gorgeous alternative to real flowers without the time limits. To begin, gather your supplies together, you will need: thin floral wire, wire cutters, fabric pen, petal stencils, silk fabric, scissors, craft pai… read more

Raising Minimum Wage

Let's discuss a recent proposal made by Obama to raise minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 by the end of 2015. Though it still seems far off, it's likely to happen as this proposal is profoundly supported by America's over 6 million small-scale employers. In the past, lobbyists who represent small businesses have alw… read more

Make Your Blowout Last

So you've gone through the time and the trouble to blowout your locks and they are looking great. Now here are a few tips to help make it last. First step first, always start with wet hair, the more your hair dries the harder it is to get curls and waves out. Secondly, push to dry it until it's 100% as this will make y… read more

Daily Life in Peru

What most people don't realize is how much diversity the country of Peru boasts: jungle, ancient tombs, rivers, wild animals, shamanistic rituals, Andean peaks, coastal deserts, rainforests, tropical birds...The most difficult thing about Peru can be choosing between all the wide range of experiences! Amazing unique fo… read more

What to Eat in Modena, Italy

Modena is well known for its rich and varied cuisine. There are many meat products, from hams and salamis, as well as the famous Modenese dish: Zampone. This is usually quite fatty and hardy and served during the holidays. Zampone is the hoof of a pig stuffed with other flavorful meats. It's usually served with polenta… read more