By David Faulkner Punchneedle embroidery is not a very prevalent form of needlework in some parts of the world but it is a very big thing in Russia. Most of their world-famous tapestries are made using punchneedle embroidery. The distinguishing characteristic of most punchneedle embroidery items is that they are Continue Reading
American surgeon Michael E. DeBakey dies at age 99
Saturday, July 12, 2008 Michael Ellis DeBakey, world renowned heart surgeon, has died in Houston, Texas at the age of 99. He was born Michel Dabaghi on September 7, 1908 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Lebanese immigrants Shaker and Raheeja DeBakey. DeBakey was the chancellor emeritus of Baylor College of Continue Reading