It probably did not take long for prehistoric hunters to realize that the skin of their prey was just as useful as its meat. Although an animal's hide would go rancid within a few hours of its death, it could be made into a strong, water-resistant...

Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. The tanning process converts the putrescible skin into a durable, long-lasting and versatile natural material for various uses. Leather is an...

Staff Sharelle Furnishings World Market Center B-646 Florence, a full leather contemporary sectional with wood frame and legs of stainless steel, is $3,495. Intermountain Furniture World Market Center B-1101 Additions to the Wind River upholstery line include...

ELEMENTS OF STYLE Shopping With the Vegetarian Fashionista JUDGING BY THE REST OF HIS OUTFIT-COMME DES GARr,ONS PATCHWORK SWEATER, APC KHAKIS, BEADED MASAI NECKLACE AND RINGS-YOU'D THINK THE VEGETARIAN FASHIONISTA WAS LIKE ANY OTHER SLIGHTLY RAFFISH LOWER MANHATTAN TRENDSETTER. IT'S ONLY HIS...

While federal agents raided a New Bedford company looking for undocumented workers in 2005, an announcement blared over the loudspeaker at nearby Michael Bianco Inc. telling worried employees they were free to leave for the day.About 75 people ran and hid _ some in boxes...

While federal agents raided a New Bedford company looking for undocumented workers in 2005, an announcement blared over the loudspeaker at nearby Michael Bianco Inc. telling worried employees they were free to leave for the day.About 75 people ran and hid _ some in boxes...