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2nd Annual SoCal Anarchist Conference… you comin’?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Posted by arielclimer

Hey Everyone, it’s time for a new favorite tradition. The SoCal Anarchist Conference! I personally love conferences because it’s always a bunch of cool minds getting together. Plus, we’ll get more ideas for the house. Anyone and everyone should go!

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Bank of America Sued

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Posted by arielclimer

Bank of America is being sued for using bonuses that ‘ “disproportionately disadvantages women and advantages white men as favored employees,” the complaint said. ‘ From Reuters. Cool.

This is a hard thing to stomach however, since these women are earning probably earning enough to support four or five families. But maybe it will trickle down? :/ I guess equality somewhere is saying something. Maybe the woman will do more for others with their new monies.

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Homemade Shoe Polish or Ariel’s First Post on Synchronicity

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Posted by arielclimer

Something I think we are all striving for at our house is to avoid bad chemicals and chemicals that are not sustainable. I came across this article for homemade shoe polish and thought it would be a nice first blog for me to post. You know, just something simple and practical. I have more complicated things coming though, don’t worry. I just need time to iron out my words.

Erin Huffstetler at About.com gives us this cool recipe for shoe polish!

Polished shoes look great and last longer. Here’s how to make a top-rate shoe polish from things that you already have at home:

INGREDIENTS:

  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice

PREPARATION:

1. Combine one part lemon juice to two parts olive oil to form a polish.

2. Use a clean cloth to rub a small amount of the polish into your shoes. Then, allow it to soak in for a few minutes.

3. Buff with another cloth, and enjoy your shiny shoes!

Benefits of Using Homemade Shoe Polish:

  • inexpensive
  • chemical-free
  • environnmentally-friendly
  • all-natural

Tips and Warnings:

1) Apply to clean, dry shoes

2) Repeat monthly or as needed to extend the life of your leather shoes

3) Cheap olive oil works just as well as more expensive grades

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