Saturday Tweets: Linotype, Support Squirrels and an East Hollywood Tower

...#EndClimateSilence @NPR — Peter Kalmus (@ClimateHuman) October 12, 2018 I used to be a fan of Universal Basic Income. Then, I gave a talk at Uber. https://t.co/Nc4tSQXDbB — douglas rushkoff (@rushkoff) October 10, 2018 If you are walking in darkness today, this is a reminder: you are loved. You are precious. You have value. Sometimes we need others to believe this for us. I believe it for you today, and pray you come to believe it too. #WorldMent...

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I Built a Harvey Ellis Dresser and it Almost Killed Me

...it’s good to commit to a particular plan before you begin construction. I also could have done a better job matching the grain on the drawer fronts. If you’re interested in finish methods for this period of furniture I used these helpful directions and the accompanying video. Much to Kelly’s chagrin, Ellis mania has broken out in the house and I’m ignoring “important” work in order to build an Ellis bookshelf and china cabinet....

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Let’s Bring Back Picture Rail

...uter). I picked up some door and window casing at the Big Orange Store and used the dado set to cut a groove in the back of the molding. Put it up and pick up some picture rail hooks and you’re ready to hang art. Picture rail hooks come in a variety of sizes and we had to test a few to find the right fit. The picture rail hooks fit standard, rounded picture rail better than my DIY effort, but my improvised picture rail works okay. New picture rail...

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