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Field Work and “the Big One”

By Rob Volpe

I’ve been thinking a bit more about safety this weekend. Yesterday, October 17, was the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta quake that shook the Bay Area for 15 seconds, killed scores of people, collapsed freeways, bridges and houses and postponed the World Series for 10 days.
Living in the Bay Area (and much of the… »

Where’s Tim Gunn when you need him?

By Rob Volpe

We’re just hours till deadline, looks like we have enough cards. But can we get it stitched together – and how do you attach a stiff sleeve to a stiff body – and can we get the trim and detail done so the suit is somewhat attractive?
The skirt is looking great, shades of blue and… »