here
are 26 bones in the human foot (28 if you include the sesamoid bones at
the base of the big toe). These are: the Talus, which connects to the
tibia at the ankle; the Calcaneus, which forms the heel; the Navicular,
Cuboid, and three Cuneiforms (Medial, Intermediate, and Lateral), which
form the middle of the foot; the five Metatarsals, which radiate out to
the toes; and 14 Phalanges
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
life as a pen
WE USED a pencil when we were small but now we use pens... do you know why? Because mistakes in childhood can be erased but not now.
So read and write carefully otherwise life will be a tissue paper.
So read and write carefully otherwise life will be a tissue paper.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
what you need to know
An Ancient Calling
The term "cordwainer" is an Anglicization of the French word cordonnier,
which means shoemaker, introduced into the English language after the
Norman invasion in 1066. The word was derived from the city of Cordoba
in the south of Spain, a stronghold of the mighty Omeyyad Kalifs until its
fall in the 12th century. Moorish Cordoba was celebrated in the early
Middle Ages for silversmithing and the production of cordouan leather,
called "cordwain" in England. Originally made from the skin of the
Musoli goat, then found in Corsica, Sardinia, and elsewhere, this leather
was tawed with alum after a method supposedly known only to the Moors.
Crusaders brought home much plunder and loot, including the finest
leather the English shoemakers had seen. Gradually cordouan, or cordovan
leather became the material most in demand for the finest footwear in all
of Europe.
The English term cordwainer first
appears in 1100. Since this date the term
cordouan, or cordovan leather, has been
applied to several varieties of leather.
Today cordovan leather is a vegetable
tanned horse "shell," and like the
Medieval cordwain is used only for the
highest quality shoes.
Since the Middle Ages the title of
cordwainer has been selected by the
shoemakers and used loosely. Generally
it refered to a certain class of boot and
shoemakers. The first English guild who
called themselves cordwainers was
founded at Oxford in 1131. "Cordwainers" was also the choice of the
London shoemakers, who organized a guild before 1160, and the
Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has used this title since receiving its
first Ordinances in 1272.
First Cordwainers in America
The first English cordwainers, or shoemakers, landed at Jamestown,
Virginia, established in 1607-- the first permanent English settlement on
this continent, from which began the overseas expansion of the English-
speaking peoples, the earliest outpost of the British Empire and the first
beginnings of the United States of America.. Captain John Smith has been
alleged to have been a cordwainer, but this is unlikely. This historic
adventure of settlement was in part supported by investments made by the
London cordwainers.
Shoemakers, tanners, and other tradesmen arrived in Jamestown by 1610,
and the secretary of Virginia recorded flourishing shoe and leather trades
there by 1616. The first English shoemaker to arrive in America whose
name has been preserved, was Christopher Nelme, who sailed from
Bristol, England and reached Virginia in 1619. Nearly one year later, the
first Pilgrim settlers landed in Massachusetts. The first shoemakers who
followed the trade there arrived in 1629.
"Cordwainer" not "Cobbler"
A distinction preserved by cordwainers since the earliest times is, that a
cordwainer works only with new leather, whereas a cobbler works with
old. Cobblers have always been repairers, frequently prohibited by law
from making shoes. Going so far as to collect worn-out footwear, cut it
apart, and remanufacture cheap shoes entirely form salvaged leather,
cobblers have contended with cordwainers since the Middle Ages. In 16th-
century London, the cordwainers solved their conflicts with the cobblers
of that city by placing them under the authority of the cordwainers’ guild,
thus merging with them.
Whenever shoemakers have organized, they have shown a clear preference
for the title cordwainer, conscious of the distinguished history and
tradition it conveys. Today's cordwainer is no exception. The current
generation of boot and shoemakers includes a growing number of
tradesmen and tradeswomen, who having largely adopted traditional hand-
sewn techniques supplemented by simple machines, continue to practice
skills established centuries ago. In the face of declining domestic footwear
production, it can easily be said that the future of this trade lays in its past,
and is being insured by the these modern cordwainers.
The term "cordwainer" is an Anglicization of the French word cordonnier,
which means shoemaker, introduced into the English language after the
Norman invasion in 1066. The word was derived from the city of Cordoba
in the south of Spain, a stronghold of the mighty Omeyyad Kalifs until its
fall in the 12th century. Moorish Cordoba was celebrated in the early
Middle Ages for silversmithing and the production of cordouan leather,
called "cordwain" in England. Originally made from the skin of the
Musoli goat, then found in Corsica, Sardinia, and elsewhere, this leather
was tawed with alum after a method supposedly known only to the Moors.
Crusaders brought home much plunder and loot, including the finest
leather the English shoemakers had seen. Gradually cordouan, or cordovan
leather became the material most in demand for the finest footwear in all
of Europe.
The English term cordwainer first
appears in 1100. Since this date the term
cordouan, or cordovan leather, has been
applied to several varieties of leather.
Today cordovan leather is a vegetable
tanned horse "shell," and like the
Medieval cordwain is used only for the
highest quality shoes.
Since the Middle Ages the title of
cordwainer has been selected by the
shoemakers and used loosely. Generally
it refered to a certain class of boot and
shoemakers. The first English guild who
called themselves cordwainers was
founded at Oxford in 1131. "Cordwainers" was also the choice of the
London shoemakers, who organized a guild before 1160, and the
Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has used this title since receiving its
first Ordinances in 1272.
First Cordwainers in America
The first English cordwainers, or shoemakers, landed at Jamestown,
Virginia, established in 1607-- the first permanent English settlement on
this continent, from which began the overseas expansion of the English-
speaking peoples, the earliest outpost of the British Empire and the first
beginnings of the United States of America.. Captain John Smith has been
alleged to have been a cordwainer, but this is unlikely. This historic
adventure of settlement was in part supported by investments made by the
London cordwainers.
Shoemakers, tanners, and other tradesmen arrived in Jamestown by 1610,
and the secretary of Virginia recorded flourishing shoe and leather trades
there by 1616. The first English shoemaker to arrive in America whose
name has been preserved, was Christopher Nelme, who sailed from
Bristol, England and reached Virginia in 1619. Nearly one year later, the
first Pilgrim settlers landed in Massachusetts. The first shoemakers who
followed the trade there arrived in 1629.
"Cordwainer" not "Cobbler"
A distinction preserved by cordwainers since the earliest times is, that a
cordwainer works only with new leather, whereas a cobbler works with
old. Cobblers have always been repairers, frequently prohibited by law
from making shoes. Going so far as to collect worn-out footwear, cut it
apart, and remanufacture cheap shoes entirely form salvaged leather,
cobblers have contended with cordwainers since the Middle Ages. In 16th-
century London, the cordwainers solved their conflicts with the cobblers
of that city by placing them under the authority of the cordwainers’ guild,
thus merging with them.
Whenever shoemakers have organized, they have shown a clear preference
for the title cordwainer, conscious of the distinguished history and
tradition it conveys. Today's cordwainer is no exception. The current
generation of boot and shoemakers includes a growing number of
tradesmen and tradeswomen, who having largely adopted traditional hand-
sewn techniques supplemented by simple machines, continue to practice
skills established centuries ago. In the face of declining domestic footwear
production, it can easily be said that the future of this trade lays in its past,
and is being insured by the these modern cordwainers.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Tips for Buying the Best Work Shoes
Shopping for shoes is not a hard task as long as you know what it is that you are looking for. Make a list of the features you want in a shoe. Remember that you are going to be wearing the shoes for the entire time you are at work – and this can be 8 hours, 10 hours, or even longer every day. Since you will wear them so often, they are going to wear out faster than many of the other pairs of shoes you have in your closet. The decision to choose wisely becomes even more important if you suffer from foot issues such as plantar fasciitis.
Pay attention to the warranty. Especially if you are spending a lot for the shoes, be sure you get a great warranty so you can have some recourse if the shoes wear thin or you develop a hole in the sole within a few months of wearing them. Some manufacturers offer a warranty of 30 days, 25 years or even a lifetime warranty. For example, Red Wing offer various warranties from a period of 30 days to upto a year depending on the type of footwear. Georgia Boot offer a range of warranties mostly ranging from 6 months to 1 year. If you want a longer warranty then go for the Dr. Martens For Life boots who have a lifetime warranty. Again, ensure these are the correct footwear for your requirements. Danner have a warranty for work boots which is generally 180 days from the purchase date of your shoes. Be sure to check all of these as they can always change.
Take advantage of sales. Since the shoes will be used for work, you know they will get a lot of use. Go ahead and buy two pairs (or more) so you have them and can alternate. They’ll last longer and won’t cost you as much because of the sale. The ideal place to start is to browse the site to give you some inspiration. Happy scouring for the best work shoes.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
gain recognition with a nice comfortable footwear!
As the yuletide season is fast approaching we all want to look good but we should have it in mind that you can't look at your best without some nice pairs of footwears.
It will be difficult to gain recognition without a nice comfortable footwear! And I mean comfortable. This will help you identify your appropriate size for your next shoe shopping
It will be difficult to gain recognition without a nice comfortable footwear! And I mean comfortable. This will help you identify your appropriate size for your next shoe shopping
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