The irony of this “thinkers” list is that it does not bear thinking about too closely. The problems of definition and judgment that it involves would discourage more rigorous souls. But some criteria must be spelled out. What is a public intellectual? Someone who has shown distinction in their own field along with the ability to communicate ideas and influence debate outside of it. Candidates must have been alive, and still active in public life (though many on this list are past their prime)....

In crochet patterns, the turning chain is abbreviated tch. It may also be called the turn chain. Turning Chain Lengths The length of the turning chain depends on the height of the stitch you are crocheting. Tall stitches require more chain stitches; short stitches require fewer chains. Here are suggestions for turning chain lengths for the most basic crochet stitches. Note that these are only suggestions; feel free to use a turning chain of any length that achieves your objective for the project you are crocheting....

The first thing you must understand is that trusts are of two types: private and public charitable trusts. Indian Trusts Act 1882 covers only private trusts and it specifically excludes public charitable trusts from its ambit. Most people think that the Indian Trusts Act 1882 applies to public charitable trusts as well. But that is wrong. In some states, public charitable trusts are governed by Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950....

It’s likely that you have marveled at resin creations in a variety of small scenes. In dollhouse miniatures, for example, resins are commonly used to make drinks, glossy sauces on food, raw eggs, soups, or spilled and melted liquids. Epoxy resins are also used in railroad and scale scenes to create beautiful water effects. They’re relatively easy to work with as long as you understand the limits of the material and if know how to handle it safely....

Kiln mitts or gloves: These should be worn when handling any part of a kiln (other than a control panel) while it is firing or cooling. Even after power or fuel has been turned off, kilns will remain hot for hours. Do not open or touch until fully cooled. Dark glasses: Glasses from a safety supply house are recommended when looking into kiln spy holes. These protect your eyes from the radiant heat....

throw a small quilt across the back of a sofa or chairuse a wallhanging for a table coverdrape a wallhanging from the mantletry out color combinations in a small quilt before committing them to a large projecttake a small quilt along for a picnic, or stash it in the car for cold weather emergencies Be sure to sew a hanging sleeve to the back of small quilts. A sleeve might not be needed, but does make quilt display more versatile....

Drawing Trump If you have three or more trump cards and some strong off-suit cards, it may be worth drawing trump to empty the table of trumps. Remember, there are only a maximum of seven trump cards, so if three are in your hand, that’s at most four split among the rest of the table. Leading with trump means that a single drawn trump from each player clears all but one of those trump cards as obstacles for you....

How Does Diamond Painting Work? Each diamond painting kit contains an adhesive-coated canvas covered in a protective layer of paper or plastic. By folding back a section of the cover, the artist reveals the sticky canvas and can begin to drop diamonds into their corresponding slots. Most kits also come with a diamond painting pen, which when dipped into soft wax, picks up and deposits diamonds precisely and easily. In addition to the pre-printed and adhesive canvas, colored diamonds, and specialized pen, many diamond painting kits also include handy slotted trays, making pickup even easier....

History The history of Raku dates as far back as the 16th century. Traditional Raku pottery is also known to have been used by the Zen Buddhist masters who liked its simple naturalness. Traditionally the pieces are handmade, not thrown. In essence, Raku is when pots are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot, they are then placed in a material that would be able to catch fire, such as sawdust or newspaper easily....

The other day, when I was trying to implement loading of Disqus Commenting System on click of a button, I needed to remove the existing comment section provided by WordPress and Genesis Framework. I use Genesis Framework on TechWelkin because I found it to be the best available framework for WP websites. Genesis provides a large number of functions and hooks that a developer can use in order to customize this framework....

Want to make a crochet cardigan for Mom, too? Here are 20 cardigan patterns for women. If you love it, make more of them. There are four additional sizes up through age one so you can keep baby warm all through that first year. This is a unique design. It’s a seamless top-down crochet cardigan worked horizontally at first and then turned to wor the body vertically. It has cute bell sleeves that give a sense of flair....

These 10 free crochet turkey patterns each have their little sense of style! Of course, you can also enjoy these patterns throughout the year. They make great gifts for kids. Tiny Little Turkey from Hooks and Habits Beginner crocheters should find this to be a helpful free pattern. If you’re looking for a good place to start with your first amigurumi project, this one will set you on your way....

How to Play Sudoku Sudoku is a fairly straightforward puzzle game. The goal is to get all the little boxes (called cells) filled in with a number (usually 1-9). Some of the cells will already be filled in with numbers. You’ll need to use the process of elimination to fill out the rest of the cells. You can not repeat a number in the same row, column, or box. There’s no reason to make guesses when you play, just use your deductive reasoning to find out what numbers belong where....

In fact, changing out a lampshade to better coordinate with your decor is much more cost-effective than buying an entirely new fixture. Whether your room needs a facelift or you’re just feeling crafty, these DIY lampshade projects are a great place to start. DIY Lampshade from Place of My Taste Concrete Pendant Lamp from HomeMade Modern DIY Lampshade Tutorial Using a Sweater from Unskinny Boppy West Elm Inspired Lampshade from Mad in Crafts Ombre Hair Dye Lampshade from Paper Buttons DIY Chandelier From Wood Beads from Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body DIY Jute Wrapped Light from The Handmade Home Yarn Ombre Lampshade Tutorial from Vintage Revivals DIY Shabby Chic Rosette Lampshade from Simply Ciani DIY Geometric Pendant Light Fixture from Pearls and Scissors DIY Copper Wire Pendant Lights from Vintage Revivals Fish Scale Stenciled Lampshade from Deco Art DIY Tweet Lampshade from Dwellings by Devore DIY Dip-Dye Lampshade from I Love to Create DIY Faux Embroidery Lampshade from So Much Better With Age DIY Light Fixtures from Heathered Nest

Pipe Cleaner Flowers from The Spruce Crafts Flower Ring from Jae Bellz Foam Wing Dragons from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls Tall Spiders from Preschool Crafts for Kids Bejeweled Ring from Juggling With Kids Feathered Birds from The Little Crafty Bugs Company Fishing Game from Glued to My Crafts Styrofoam Base Sculpture from Ampersand Design Studio Bunnies and Carrots from Lines Across Swirled Lollipops from Making Mama Magic Colorful Chameleons from Lines Across Monsters Finger Puppets from Mom Endeavors Pencil Toppers from Paperchase Rainbow from Still Playing School Beaded Dragonfly from I Heart Crafty Things Crown and Scepter from The Makerista Wood Bead Monkey from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls Clothespin Crocodile from Blissful Domestication Pom Pom Caterpillar from Momee Friends of Long Island

The majority of these crochet patterns, about half of which are free crochet patterns, feature the butterfly stitch in its traditional form. This is a series of chains across three or four rows that are joined together in the center with a single crochet stitch. We see how it can be used to add pop and flair to hats, gloves and other accessories as well as clothing and even blanket squares....