“The Manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. Establishments in the Manufacturing sector are often described as plants, factories, or mills and characteristically use power-driven machines and materials-handling equipment. However, establishments that transform materials or substances into new products by hand or in the worker’s home and those engaged in selling to the general public products made on the same premises from which they are sold, such as bakeries, candy stores, and custom tailors, may also be included in this sector. …

“So, let me get this straight. You’re going to Detroit, which is 6 hours away, by car, with people you’ve never met before?” “Yes, Mother…” “And you’re planning on spending the weekend with them, these people who you’ve never met?” “Yes, Mother…” “And you think this is a good idea?” “Why not?” “I wish you hadn’t told me” Initially, my mother wasn’t pleased that I was going on an excusion with strangers. …

I’m not much of a photographer, y’know? I like taking pictures, but I’ve never been consistently good at it. I’m drawn to take pictures of things that I find interesting, amusing and attractive, but they’re rarely techically good photos. I only know the basics, rule of thirds, the basics behind depth of field, the importance of focussing on the subject and whatnot. Regardless, I keep a flickr to put my pictures up for my friends to see them. …