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Foot Ironing A Dying Skill In Egypt’s Heat
A feature recalls foot ironing in Egypt where men guide heavy irons with a foot on a wooden rest. Workers describe aging traditions, changing fashions, and fatigue from roasting stoves as families shift to other jobs. The piece contrasts old and new labor, noting the decline of hereditary trades.
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Vairo
Egypt
Ahmed Abdel Gafaar
Andy Lang
Gafaar
Haji Mohamed Aly
Houston
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Texas Water Quality Board
Houston Ship Channel
Galveston Bay System