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According to researches, indoor air pollution, which are often caused by moulds and dust mites, can be 10 times more allergy triggering than outdoor pollution. To disable allergy triggers at home, here are a few tricks you can do.
- Use Doormats Made With Synthetic Fibres
Doormats that are made of natural fibres can easily breakdown and become food for moulds, fungus, and mites that get tracked into your home each time someone comes in. And to avoid accumulation of germs and air pollutants, make sure to wash all your mats once a week.
- Shower and Change Your Clothes When You Get Home
Even if you don't feel like washing, pollen clings to your clothes and hair where it can easily irritate your eyes and nose, and contribute to air pollution in your home. Don't have time for a quick bath? At least change your clothes and wash your hands to remove dust and dirt, especially before making contact with food and with the children.
- De-Clog Gutters
Clogged gutters can cause waters to seep into the walls of your home, leading to mould growth, which later on can trigger allergies. Next time it rains, check if there are leakages. If so, get out the ladder and de-clog your gutters.
- Wash Shower Curtain Regularly
Wash your shower curtain at least once a month, or opt for a cheaper type that you can replace every month. To stop accumulation of moulds in the bathroom, always open the windows or run the exhaust fan when using the shower to keep surfaces dry. Also, check if the vent outside your house where the exhaust exits is not blocked with leaves.
- Keep the Pets Clean
Just like you take off your shoes, make sure to always wipe your pet's paw clean when they come in from being outside. Towelling off their fur also minimizes the spread of pollen indoors. Give them frequent baths as well to help dissolve allergy-causing substances in the skin and sweat that spread in their coat.
- De-Clutter the Right Way
Every once in a while, go through the things you have at home and throw away the things you no longer need. Throw out or give away unused clothes, put those sports equipment in the garage, and slip shoes into the shoe rack. When done, you should be able to clear your closet floor. Give it a good vacuum and you will have significantly lesser amount of pollution in your home.
A healthy home is a happy home. Keeping your home free from allergy-triggering elements ensures that your place is a healthy and happy environment not only for you, but for your family as well.


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TV packages can vary in a lot of ways. There are different prices, different set top boxes… but what we really care about are the different channels. Every provider has its own approach to building TV packages, and that means you could miss out on getting your favourites if you pick the wrong one. Here's a quick lowdown of what you can watch with each provider.
Free-to-air channels
If you don't fancy shelling out for a pay TV package, you'll still be able to watch free-to-air channels with a set top box from Freeview, YouView, or Freesat. With Freeview and YouView you can watch over 70 channels, or with Freesat you'll get 200. Both have a good range of all genres, including plenty of entertainment, radio, news, and a good number of HD channels.
Not sure which one to go for? Check out our Freeview vs Freesat vs YouView guide.
BT TV channels
Telly from BT (www.bt.com) uses a YouView box, so with its basic Starter package you'll get all the free-to-air channels plus a few extras thrown in from BT, including BT Sport. Upgrading to Entertainment gets you more - including lots of entertainment and factual ones, as well as Eurosport - and Max gives you the most channels of all. And if that's not enough, you can subscribe to 'Bolt-ons,' which give you bundles of the kinds of channels that you want. There are Bolt-ons for kids' TV, music, and HD channels, plus Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, and loads more.
Sky TV channels
Because it uses satellites rather than cables, Sky (www.sky.com) has a lot more channels in its basic TV package than other providers - a massive 300 or so. That's all the free-to-air satellite channels, plus Sky's exclusive ones, including Sky 1 and Sky Atlantic. You can get even more on top of that by adding extra channel packs, like kids' TV and HD channels. And of course, you can add Sky Cinema and Sky Sports to any Sky TV package.
Virgin Media TV channels
TV packages from Virgin Media (www.virginmedia.com) gain more channels as they go up in size. The smallest, Player TV, has pretty much just Freeview channels, then Mix TV adds on some Sky ones, lots more entertainment, and some music, News, and a bit of sport. The biggest of the lot, Full House, has around a whopping 240 channels. As well as all those, you can add premium channels - Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, international, or adult ones, for instance - to any package.
TalkTalk TV channels
TalkTalk (www.talktalk.co.uk) TV is nice and straightforward with only two packages: TV, which gives you basic free-to-view telly; or TV Plus, which includes a YouView+ box and 30-odd extra entertainment channels. If those aren't enough, you can add bundles of channels with 'TV Boosts.' There are Boosts for entertainment, sport, kids, music, and world channels, and many more.


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Russell, S. and P. Norvig, 2010, Synthetic Intelligence: A Trendy Method, (third ed.), Massachusetts: Prentice Hall. That is how system restoration works. Each computer manufacturer has a special key you must hit right once you power on the computer. Hotel kiosks might be sited in the primary foyer by reception, exterior your restaurant or on each floor of your hotel to supply information on hotel companies.
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In business, folks search for methods to do extra work in a shorter period of time. A November 2000 e-newsletter printed by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco explains that info technology improves your organization's effectivity by growing automated processes to take burden off your employees. In turn, your employees are free to work on different issues whereas the computer runs their studies, creates queries, tracks tasks and screens financials.
Children and even younger adults have difficulties to use handwriting as they bought too much used to typing on computers. Huawei's transmission and entry equipment plays a crucial function at the coronary heart of the U.K. telecom community. Below a contract signed with market chief BT, the Chinese language firm started deploying its tools in 2007. You can even start a enterprise from taking previous computers and parts and refurbishing them to make like-new gadgets that you could then promote.


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Enjoy babyshka's recipes, just don't order mineral water
Ian Anderson 4 p.m., Oct. 17
Though I'd never attended a live performance of Barefoot in the Park before this week, in a way, Neil Simon's 1963 comedy provided my first-ever theatrical experience. I viewed it as a small child, sitting on the carpeted living room floor of my family home.
The televised production had been filmed on stage, and aired on HBO. Being a kid, it took most of the first act for me to understand how the format differed from movies and television shows. It had the length of a feature film, but the feel of a sitcom. There were shockingly few special effects, and when the characters spoke, it sounded as though they were in a room, their voices couched in reverb, rather than isolated within the compressed audio of post-production.
Obviously, my child brain didn't think in terms of production values. At the time, many of the jokes went over my head, and I couldn't fully grasp the romantic tension underlying the plot. To be honest, I only started watching in the first place because I mistook the lead actor for Mark Hamill, and I spent the entire play hoping this story about newlyweds starting out their lives together in a cramped apartment would connect in some way to the saga of Luke Skywalker.
Even so, I was an impressionable viewer, and the play has resonated with me all these years, despite my confusion. It informed my understanding of relationships, and established a baseline for my appreciation of staged reality.
Although he's responsible for many of American theater's best loved comedies, and is one of only 20 funny people to have been awarded the Mark Twain Prize, I would argue Marvin Neil Simon's gift has never been his humor. Not really.
His true mastery has been in the depiction of human relationships, and the complicated ways we may regard one another with simultaneous affection and contempt, with sentimentality and occasional fatigue. It's just that his doing so makes us laugh. In films, love is portrayed with steamy glances and dramatic kisses. In a play (and, I suspect, reality), love can't exist without goofy jokes.
At least, that's the subliminal lesson I absorbed as a six year old whose first filmgoing experience was Star Wars. Whereas the feature film format lends itself to escapism and fantasy, the humor voiced in staged comedies offers truer and deeper reverberations of ourselves. As the new generation of Star Wars films showed us, there are only so many ways to examine relationships with a light saber.
Fifty years after its first production at the Old Globe, Barefoot in the Park has returned, and will play there til September 2.


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A Week in Winter (Paperback)
Anchor, 9780307475503, 416pp.
Publication Date: January 7, 2014
Other Editions of This Title:
Digital Audiobook (2/11/2013)
Mass Market (11/29/2016)
Paperback, Large Print (11/14/2013)
Hardcover (2/12/2013)
CD-Audio (11/4/2014)
Compact Disc (2/12/2013)
Hardcover, Large Print (3/6/2013)
Stoneybridge is a small town on the west coast of Ireland where all the families know each other. When Chicky Starr decides to take an old, decaying mansion set high on the cliffs overlooking the windswept Atlantic Ocean and turn it into a restful place for a holiday by the sea, everyone thinks she is crazy. Helped by Rigger (a bad boy turned good who is handy around the house) and Orla, her niece (a whiz at business), Stone House is finally ready to welcome its first guests to the big warm kitchen, log fires, and understated elegant bedrooms. Laugh and cry with this unlikely group as they share their secrets and—maybe—even see some of their dreams come true. Full of Maeve's trademark warmth and humor, once again, she embraces us with her grand storytelling.
About the Author
Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and educated at the Holy Child convent in Killiney and at University College, Dublin. After a spell as a teacher she joined the Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982. She went on to write many bestsellers, including Minding Frankie, Heart and Soul, Whitethorn Woods, Circle of Friends and Tara Road, which was an Oprah's Book Club selection. She also wrote for Gourmet; O, The Oprah Magazine; Modern Maturity; and Good Housekeeping, among other publications. Maeve Binchy received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Book Awards in 1999 and the Irish PEN/A.T. Cross award in 2007. In 2010 she was presented with the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bord Gáis Irish Book Awards by the then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. She was married to the writer and broadcaster Gordon Snell for 35 years and died in 2012, shortly after finishing this book.
Praise For A Week in Winter…
"Delightful. . . . Radiates the warmth and charm that fans will recognize and relish." —USA Today
"A hopeful, loving novel chronicling lives shaped by good deeds, small favors, and honest counsel along the rocky crags of the Irish coast." —The Daily Beast
"A gratifying, blustery read full of rich characters, a sea-spray setting and a compelling plot that carries the reader from start to end." —Wichita Eagle
"Reading this novel is like ducking out of a cold rain into a fire-warmed pub filled with laughter." —People
"If you read this book you will feel like you know every rock and view in Stoneybridge, and will likely wish you could visit this bleak-but-mesmerizing place, perhaps even in winter. . . . If you love Binchy's quiet stories, you will not be disappointed with this one." —Huffington Post
"A restorative read." —Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Spell-binding. . . . Shows [Binchy] at the height of her powers." —IrishCentral
"Maeve Binchy has once again created fully realized characters in quick, short strokes. . . . [The book contains] a philosophy of common sense and wisdom, both of which we've come to expect from Binchy." —The Toronto Star
"All the characters spring to vivid life on the page, and all the stories are engaging." —The Irish Times
"Heartwarming and spirit restoring. . . . In classic Binchy-style, the gentle story is populated with a large cast of often eccentric, always endearing characters. . . . Stone House, a country inn on the West Coast of Ireland serves as the cozy setting for these interrelated tales of love, loss, friendship, and community. . . . Pour yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and prepare to savor this bit of comfort food for the soul." —Booklist
"Welcome territory for those looking for a feel-good read." —Publishers Weekly
"Classic Binchy. . . . Peek[s] into the lives of characters from various walks of life brought together at a newly opened inn on the West Coast of Ireland." —Kirkus Reviews
Conversation Starters from ReadingGroupChoices.com
- Why is Chicky attracted to Walter? Why does she defy her mother's doubts and admonitions about going to New York [p. 6]? "Reality was, for Chicky, this whole fantasy world that she had invented of a bustling, successful Manhattan lifestyle" [p. 9]. Do Chicky's deceptions blind her to Walter's true character? Does she love him?What other feelings might explain her pleas to him to stay [p. 11]?
- After Walter leaves, Chicky vows she will never go back to Stoneybridge. Is she motivated by pride and stubbornness or does her decision reflect realistic concerns about the reactions her return is likely to generate? How do her periodic visits home influence her feelings about her family and Stoneybridge [p. 15]?
- Step-by-step, Chicky takes charge of her life in New York. What character traits help her succeed? Discuss Mrs. Cassidy's observations when Chicky leaves for Stoneybridge after twenty years in New York [p. 22-23].In what ways does Chicky's temperament, as well as her skills, prepare her for life as an innkeeper?
- In Winnie and Lillian's antagonistic relationship, which woman initially has the upper hand and why?How does Teddy's behavior affect their opinions and interactions? What do they learn about each other when they are trapped in the cave? What do they learn about themselves?
- Why is John eager to hide his true identity during his stay at Stone House?What advantages does he enjoy as an actor and what toll has his career taken on his personal life? Do you think he represents a majority of celebrities? Are Orla's insights about the nature of fame persuasive [pp. 155-60]?
- Henry and Nicola are shaken by the deaths they have seen as doctors. Why have their attempts to create satisfying careers been futile? What does the prospect of practicing in Stoneybridge offer them both personally and professionally?
- What does Anders's story convey about the difficulties of making a choice when one is faced with a conflict between duty and desire? How do his mother's and Erika's actions and advice, as well as his relationship with his father, influence him?What aspects of his experiences in Ireland help him to clarify his goals? What does his conversation with Chicky reveal about the way we ultimately make decisions [pp. 226-27]?
- The description of the Walls and their obsession with contests is at once humorous and touching. What does their story demonstrate about the foundations of a loving long-term marriage?How do their enthusiasms change and enrich the experiences of the group at the inn?
- Nell Howe is the only guest unmoved by the charms of Stone House. What accounts for her resistance to the atmosphere at the inn and her critical opinions of her fellow guests? What do her conversations with Rigger [pp. 271-72] and Carmel [pp. 296-98] reveal about her and the reasons she is unable or unwilling to bond with other people? Does her stay at Stone House change her in any way?
- Why does Freda try to ignore or repress the visions she has?How do they interfere with her everyday life and her hopes and plans for the future?Even without her special "feelings," is she foolish to embark on a love affair with Mark?Why does she decide to tell a "group of strangers" [p. 323] about her psychic powers?Reread the predictions she makes[p. 324]. Which of them do you think will come true?
- Talk about how Binchy introduces each of the guests at Stone House.How does she pique your interest in them? Which character makes the strongest first impression? Which one takes the longest to get to know?
- Anders tells himself,"Problems don't solve themselves neatly like that, due to a set of coincidences. Problems are solved by making decisions" [p. 224].Discuss how the various stories in A Week in Winter confirm or belie this observation.
- Minor characters are an important part of A Week in Winter. What do Miss Queenie, Orla, and Rigger and Carmel contribute to the novel? What insights do their behavior, attitudes, and ambitions provide into the connections as well as the conflicts between traditional and contemporary Irish culture and society? Why does Nuela refuse to see her son, Rigger? What makes her change her mind?
- Binchy is well known for making the landscape of rural Ireland as vital as the characters in her novels. What descriptions of the countryside and the coast in the wintertime are particularly vivid or evocative? How do they help set the mood of the narrative?


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Conscious consumerism and sustainable industry practices require education about the market and the product. Learn more about women and coffee by reading the carefully selected articles below.
Women in Coffee
Women in the Coffee Industry: What We Should Know
An introduction to gender gaps that exist in the coffee industry from origin to retail
Can Gender Equity Solve Coffee's Sustainability Problem?
A unique perspective on the effects of empowering disenfranchised women coffee producers
The Future of Coffee Farming is Female
A fresh take on the need to re-examine the coffee supply chain and "look at how do we get the money in the hands of the women"
Green Coffee Pricing
How is Green Coffee Bought and Sold?
Basic insight into the business required to take beans from origin and bring them to your cup every day
Seasonality – When are Particular Coffees in Season?
This interactive map provides a visual guide to seasonality and the importance of recognizing that many coffee-producing regions only harvest once a year, giving producers one chance to earn fair prices for a year-long investment
Green Coffee Pricing Transparency Is Critical (And Complicated)
A more in-depth analysis of the effects pricing can have on the sustainability and profitability of coffee production
Coffee Basics
Coffee Basics: What is Single-Origin Coffee?
Learn more about what effects the quality and categorization of different coffees you see on the shelf and in coffee shops
Brewing Basics: How to Make Better Coffee
Brewing technique can change the way your coffee ultimately tastes. Use this guide to perfect your skills!


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Surat, Sep. 8 (ANI): Diamond traders in Surat are expecting good business during the upcoming National Gold and Diamond festival week in China.
The Indian diamond cutting industry was one of the badly hit sectors due to the global recession.
"The upcoming show in Hongkong will provide good market to Indian diamonds. This is a great help as we were going through recession. This is a good signal for diamond Industry here," said Prakash Bhai, a diamond trader.
A lot of foreign tourists will throng National Gold and Diamond festival week to be hosted in Hongkong.
Traders are hopeful that tourist will buy Indian Diamonds in good amount.
"During the festival season, we not only expect Chinese public to buy diamonds in good amount but also lot of tourists who will visit the fair. They will also be attracted towards jewellery and diamonds showcased there. This in turn will benefit Surat diamond Industry a lot," said Rohit Sharma, President Diamond Association, Surat.
The Surat diamond industry is worth 800,000 million rupees and accounts for more than half of the total diamond exports from India.
It employs more than 700,000 workers from across the country. Over 2.5 million people are indirectly associated with the trade.
The diamonds processed in Surat are sent to various parts of the world including the Middle East from where manufactured jewellery is then sold across the globe.
The United States, one of the largest markets for diamonds and other gemstones, imports 60 percent of diamonds cut and processed in Surat. (ANI)
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'I'm a bluesman,' says Mayer, but the little girls may not understand
John Mayer is about to commit career suicide, and there's no stopping him.
It's Tuesday, a few hours before the first of his two sold-out shows at the Fillmore, and the singer-songwriter is lounging in a suite at the Four Seasons on Market Street.
The first sign of trouble is the clothing. In tattered jeans and loose-fitting white T-shirt, his hair a mess of wayward curls, he doesn't look so much like a multiplatinum pop star and sorority house pinup as a bellboy playing hooky from work.
"I'm done with fashion," Mayer announces, his 6-foot-3-inch frame slumped on the couch. He isn't kidding. On his feet are a pair of Adidas running sneakers and white ankle socks. It's the same outfit he'll wear onstage later.
Then there's this: The 27-year-old singer-songwriter is in town to begin a tour with his new project, the John Mayer Trio, a blues-rock ensemble that includes bassist Pino Palladino, the British session player who served as John Entwistle's replacement in the Who, and drummer Steve Jordan, a musician who has worked with Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. That's right, a blues-rock ensemble.
Sure, it sounds great on paper, but the band's repertoire almost guarantees a dramatic fan-base shift from 14-year-old girls to 40-year-old men. And to think the group is playing reworked versions of Mayer's pop radio hits, assorted classic rock covers and generally winging it.
There are plans to put out a live album in December, recorded on the tour, which extends through October and includes three dates with the Rolling Stones. Then anything could happen. The intention, Mayer explains, is to keep things loose yet challenging.
"I'm three lines away from finishing this song I'm singing tonight," he says, talking faster and acting far more self-assured than his deep-set eyes would suggest. "I've got a song that I've got to write the lyrics to between tonight and tomorrow so I can sing it the next night." And then: "All bets are off."
It's not exactly the left-field move Mayer's managers were hoping for after the remarkable success of his past two albums, the quadruple-platinum 2001 debut "Room for Squares" and its 2003 follow-up, "Heavier Things," which entered the charts at No. 1 and sold 2 million copies. But Mayer says his bosses, like his numerous critics, will just have to deal with it. The fans, well, they can make up their own minds.
"I know what I'm getting into," he says. "I know for me to get onstage and play blues music, a lot of people aren't going to like the look of that. Basically, it's like wearing a target. But you get to a point where you need to try to get where you want to get."
And where exactly is Mayer going?
Basically, back to where he started. He grew up in Fairfield, Conn., worshiping Stevie Ray Vaughan. He even has the Texan blues guitarist's initials tattooed on his upper left arm, just above the words "Home Life," which extend over his left and right triceps, and a few inches higher than one of the many Japanese art drawings that cover his body.
He attended Boston's Berklee College of Music, a breeding ground for jazz musicians, but was turned off by the stress on technical playing. So instead he spent most of his time practicing his autograph. Mayer dropped out after the first year, moved to Atlanta and independently released his first CD, 1999's "Inside Wants Out." It wasn't long before Columbia Records, home of Dylan and Springsteen, started waving around a contract.
His career blossomed with major crossover hits like "No Such Thing" and "Your Body Is a Wonderland" that made Mayer a household name.
He promises he's not turning his back on all that with his latest venture. In fact, Mayer says he is working on his next studio album, "Continuum," due next year, with Palladino and Jordan, and is eager to turn out even more mall-sweeping hits.
"I'm not the kind of person who wants to step off the perch just because he's doing something different, even though he's leaving the top," he says. "I have a pop sensibility and a blues sensibility. It is my obligation to the music to find the dead center."
At the Fillmore that night, however, it was almost as if he had walked into one of the old Stevie Ray Vaughan posters in his teenage bedroom. The first five rows were still packed with women hoping to catch his eye, but the music was far removed from the finely woven ballads that made him famous.
With the band at his side, Mayer dug deep into bluesy renditions of standards by Jimi Hendrix and Ray Charles, aired some soulful new tracks like "Gravity" and "Vultures" and, truth be told, made a fairly convincing case for his new direction, even if his pop hit "Daughters" got the biggest cheers of the night.
Back at the hotel, Mayer is clearly excited about this sea change. But is he really willing to lose everything he's earned in the past five years?
"I'm walking into the line of fire, but you got to see the way I walk. It's quite a strut."


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Two officers injured by a Melbourne terror suspect are devastated the man is dead, according to police.
One police officer has left hospital, while the other remains in hospital undergoing more treatment after both were stabbed by Numan Haider, 18, on Tuesday night.
"Their health is improving and their spirits are good," Victoria Police deputy commissioner Graham Ashton said.
However, Mr Ashton said the officers were not expecting Haider to act in the manner he did and are devastated he is dead.
"Like everyone else, they're devastated and are upset that this young man felt that he had to take this action."
Haider, a known terror suspect, was fatally shot by one of the officers outside Endeavour Hills police station.
Police say counter-terrorism officers had been aware of Haider for about three months, and had invited him to the police station after becoming concerned about his behaviour.
"We'll certainly be alleging this young man attacked police and police officers resorted to lethal force in their defence," Mr Ashton said.
The counter-terrorism officers understand they are dealing with matters of crime, not religious fanaticism, he added.
"The actions of people that have been inciting this behaviour are actions of a criminal organisation that seek to hijack religion to mask criminal acts, and that is why we deal with these matters as criminal acts," Mr Ashton said.
"These officers understand that."
Mr Ashton said the officers were visited by a representative of the Islamic community in hospital, and they were grateful for his messages of support.
Haider's passport was cancelled on security grounds last week.


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Oracle Deal to Acquire Navio Paves Way for the 'NC Wars'
NEW YORK -- You've seen the browser wars. Now get ready for the NC wars.
Oracle Corp. and Netscape Communications Corp. said Monday that their respective affiliates, Network Computer Inc. and Navio Communications Inc., will be combined to create a single company to develop software in the emerging network-computer arena and the related realm of Internet appliances. Oracle will hold a majority stake in the merged company.


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We field more questions from colleagues about the role of a nonprofit Board than just about anything else. The answer is always, "it depends".
As a nonprofit organization matures, a healthy Board will grow right along with it. For an organization to be sustainable over the long-term current leaders must face up to the realities of what it will take to successfully lead the organization in the future. A board member who is valuable at the early stage of development may not have the appropriate skills necessary to be an effective board member of a fully developed organization, and vice versa.
We'd like to share this very visual description of the life stages of board development—From Overalls to Black Tie.
Overalls The Board of Directors consists of a group of founding board members, the organization has no staff, and board members dedicate a LOT of time to the organization. The Board's focus is on building out the organization's structure, planning is week to week, and fundraising comprises a series of special events aimed at introducing the organization to the community.
Shirtsleeves At this stage of development the organization will have a very small staff (often only one person). The Board of Directors remains willing to perform hands on work while any future planning is still quarter to quarter. The Board's focus is on operations while funding comes from events plus smaller grants.
Blue Suit Staffing is comprehensive and essential to providing programs. Members of the Board contribute their business skills and network to benefit the organization. The Board's planning is long range, and funding comes from high-level individual donors and foundations.
Black Tie Staff is highly specialized and qualified. The Board's role is exclusively governance, and its planning is long term and strategic. Funding is institutionalized.
Key takeaways:
a full understanding of an organization's appropriate board type helps to guide the board recruitment process;
understanding what type of board you are invited to serve on gives you a better understanding of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.


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I have completed some work on the barrels and have further filing and grinding to go.
On the crank cases I have enlarged the inlet port to 1 3/16". As yet, I have not set to work on the transfer ports.
There is an article on the forum referencing an article in the British Bike Magazine of some years ago written by Barry Hickmott, before I make any further progress I would like to run some questions by some of the members of the forum.
On the title page Barry has provided a sketch of the plan view of the crankcase top. It appears that metal should be removed from the inner transfer ports and not the outer transfer ports, is this correct.
And also is the other very useful information provided by Barry also ok as a starting point for me to use.
I have also seen over the years that the Fahron Engineering company in Nottingham is also to provide this kind of tuning.
I know the Roger has used Fahron, would it be possible to provide me with a contact number or if possible could I use the Private Message system to get these details.
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Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Rusty Sparks – Vocals
Chad Anderson – Drums/Vocals
Timothy Hartman – Lead Guitar
Mark Cole – Bass
Zach Burger - Guitar
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to From These Ruins? How long has the band been around?
From These Ruins has been around since the beginning of 2012 by founding members Rusty, Chad and Tim. Like most bands, in those early stages, we had other members come and go until we finally found the right people in Zach and Mark to complete the line-up.
Just before joining and forming From These Ruins, both Tim and Mark came from a metal band called Deify. Rusty, spent many years in a band called Brazen Serpent and Zach played with a band called Orion. Our drummer, Chad, was part of a project called Page Seven, which had some regional success before disbanding and he becoming a founding member of From These Ruins.
What's the origin of that name and have you changed the band's name before?
The original name for the band was Descendant. After a few months and really defining who we were becoming as a band, we decided to change the name to From These Ruins. Faith being a huge part of who we are, the name actually comes from John 2:19. Christ says destroy this temple and I will rebuild it in 3 days. We can identify with rising up from the ashes; with being born anew. We (everyone) have ability to face adversity, and from these ruins, build back up.
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
The song writing process is truly a collaborative effort. Rusty is largely responsible for the lyrical content. Although, there are many times that another band member will have a great lyric or great vocal idea and that easily becomes the inspiration for a song. It goes the same the other way. Most of the time the band, with a taste of a drum groove, or a sick guitar lick, will write the music. There are those occasions that Rusty, (playing a little guitar himself) will come in with a musical idea that becomes a song or part of a song.
We are fortunate enough to meet and talk with a lot of people being on the road. Through all of these conversations, we have realized that there are a lot more of us who have dealt with or are dealing with struggle, than people may realize. Our inspiration for our songs comes from these conversations, because we have all been there.
We write about our lives experiences, the good the bad and the ugly. We told ourselves that above all else, we will be honest with the people who listen to our music. In turn, people tell us they appreciate and they relate with what we are saying, and a lot of times have gone through something very similar, themselves. We want to tell people our stories, what we are going through, there is hope and that they are not alone. You too, can persevere.
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you're making?
There are a lot of bands that we all really love and that continue to inspire us. Some of the bands that come to mind immediately are A Day to Remember, Underoath, Bless The Fall, The Browning. Of course, some of our earlier inspirations are always a part of our creative process, including Sevendust, Demon Hunter and Bullet For My Valentine.
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
We all had various bands or acts that were that first inspiration to start playing music and forming a band, as you can imagine. For instance, Tim got his first real taste of wanting to be a musician from his first music festival experience at Cornerstone. Seeing so many bands putting their hearts out on the stage made it easy for him to want to form a band.
Most of the band can agree, however, that Metallica was probably one of the main influences that made us want to pick up and play the metal at early ages. From the stage performance to the huge live productions and of course, the music! It is Metallica after all. Lars was a huge influence on Chad and his visual style drumming, for example. Having so much fun behind the kit and interacting with the crowd are definitely things that Chad still does at every show, carried on from that early impression of Lars.
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, etc …
We actually do A LOT of stretching both before and after a show. People have told us that seeing us live is like a full contact sport! We go hard every show and leave it all on the stage. To keep up with our pretty rigorous touring schedule, we have to stretch and exercise. It would be a challenge to maintain so many shows without it.
Everyone also has their own personal warmups as well. Finger tapping and scales for the guitar players, vocal exercises for Chad and Rusty since Rusty does double duty with clean and dirty vocals. You can usually hear a good hands a feet warm up or two with a double kick pedal and drum pads from Chad pretty much constantly. After all of that and getting mentally prepared for the show, we all come together, reflect and say a prayer together just before taking the stage.
What has been the biggest highlight of the band's career so far?
That is a challenging question to answer, having been fortunate enough to share the stage and tour with so many awesome bands, and have met so many great people, would have to be right at the top. However, probably the most exciting was releasing our album, Advocate of the Unwanted. We worked so hard on the record and really poured our hearts and souls in it. It was a transitional time for FTR and coming out of all life's crazy things it was throwing at us individually, with our heads held high, and an album we are so proud of, is a major highlight. It just reconfirms the fact that we can persevere.
One other highlight to note (that places a really close second) would be the release of our music video for Slave to Nothing. Having such an amazing visual representation for what we do is really exciting. Besides, who doesn't want to have a sick music video, anyway?!
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
Wow, another tough one to answer! There are so many, where do we even begin?!
I think an obvious one that we can all agree would be Slipknot. The sheer spectacle of it all and being a part of a major tour would be a dream come true. Of course, we all have our hero bands that we would just give anything to play with because who doesn't want the opportunity to play with their heroes? To have the chance to get mentored by and learn from some of the greats would be beyond incredible. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Demon Hunter and Metallica would definitely be at the top of that list.
There are also bands that we would love to tour with simply because we are fans of the band ourselves and would like nothing more than be able to get to know them better, have a lot of fun and be able to learn from as well. Killswitch Engage immediately comes to mind. Bands like A Day To Remember, Sevendust and Bless The Fall easily make that list.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
A recurring theme that we come across is that people feel as though they are the only ones going through things. They are the only ones in the world feeling this certain way. Alone on an island. We are here to tell them and show them that they are not. From These Ruins have been there and have seen the darkness, and we are here to tell people that they are with kindred spirits. We are their advocates. More importantly, there is always hope especially if you have the courage to believe in that hope. That is who we are. We always encourage anyone to reach out to us for any reason at all. Come talk to us at a show or hit us up on any social media. We are here for you, unwanted ones.


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I keep a running list of English words that are consistently misused. "Faith" is in the top five. (Other commonly bastardized words: "Beauty" and, of course, "Love.")
When people think "faith" though, most immediately think "religion" which causes the word to be extra charged. I was hesitant to title this letter "Faith" because I assumed those who've had negative experiences with religious organizations could find it instantly off-putting. Yet, I had to remember I'm writing this for me (though I'm grateful for everyone who reads), and I have, personally, begun radically shifting my perceptions around faith.
I grew up attending a lot of church, where people would ask me things like: "Do you have faith in Jesus?"
Generally, what they meant was: "Do you believe in this set of facts about Jesus and his life?" (You know, the classic manger > empty tomb Christianity continuum.)
I now consider this approach the opposite of faith. Faith is not about how you believe in a set of "known" facts; faith is about how you approach the unknown, the unseen, the non-physical.
Anne Lamott, author of my favorite writing book Bird By Bird, says:
"The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. Certainty is missing the point entirely."
I love that quote because it flips on its head how most people view faith. Faith is many things—but it is not forcing your tightly-held belief system down the throats of others.
In the Bible, the book of Hebrews, chapter eleven, verse one says:
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Funnily enough, as a child, when I was asked my favorite verse, I'd often say this one. (I pompously believed myself too original to say something cliché like John 3:16.) (To be clear, little me didn't have a clue what this verse meant. :)
Turns out I still have Hebrews 11:1 memorized; when I was contemplating faith, it popped into my head and its profundity stunned me.
The evidence of things not seen.
Faith is about the unknown, the utter uncertainty of it all—and stepping into that abyss not overcome by fear, but with a sense of hope. A sense, you could even say, of knowing. Not knowing exactly what will happen but trusting that the forces of the Universe—or God, or a higher power, or Spirit—are guiding you along the way.
Faith that life is not happening to you but is happening for you.
The concept of the "leap of faith" is attributed to Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard calls it a "qualitative leap." To him, the element of the "leap" is a prerequisite of faith; faith is not a gradual incline; it's a jump.
Here's my personal interpretation of the "leap of faith": In order to live peacefully within ourselves (and in the world), we need to accept paradoxes within us (and outside of us); paradoxes which defy rationality. If we try to reason or to explain our way to meaning in life, we will almost certainly fail, and, likely, be overcome by fear and anxiety. So, we make a mental leap out of the realm of logic and into the realm of faith. Kierkegaard says:
"If I am capable of grasping God objectively I do not believe, but precisely because I cannot do this I must believe."
He also says:
"To have faith is to lose your mind and to win God."
[Aside: This quote really reminds me of the idea of freedom from thinking I discussed last week. We have a tendency to worship and cling to our minds, our thoughts, our so-called knowledge, but sometimes clinging is destructive and guarding knowledge can prevent you from true understanding. As philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein duly notes, "Explanations come to an end somewhere."]
I want to be clear: though Kierkegaard uses the word "God" I am not exclusively discussing faith in a Western, Christian God. Not at all. (I think "God" is another wildly misused word, though I won't dive into that today.)
For me, leaping is key to cultivating a faith that is both personal and powerful. It isn't blindly believing in doctrine, but peacefully surrendering to the Divine.
Indian philosopher Shrii Shrii Anandamurti says:
"You are never alone or helpless. The force that guides the stars guides you too."
These days, I find myself leaping back and forth a bit.
Some days, it's difficult to feel a guiding force; the uncertainty stretching before me seems terrifying.
Others, I face that same uncertainty with a solid sense of hope. Not because I have any logical reason to hope—but because I have mentally leapt from the realm of logic to the realm of faith. It's less thinking, more feeling. I can feel myself connected to the guiding force of the Universe, connected, in fact, to all life around me, from the chirping Robin in the Prospect Park to the homeless person on the F train. And through this connection, I also feel myself being led, as the planets are led in their orbits, as the waves are led to the seashore.
As Rumi so beautifully and simply puts it:
"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears."
And when I have a day connected in faith —it truly doesn't matter to me, in the slightest, what doctrine anyone else "believes" in.
I say this with love: Although I'd gladly discuss it with you, I do not care what religion (if any) you identify with; believe what you want to believe. But if your life right now feels full of fear and anguish and sorrow and suffering—I've been there. And I strongly feel there is a more peaceful way to live.
The force that guides the stars guides you too.
with Love and with (star) Light,
p.s. Though it's impossible for me to imagine reading Bird By Bird without an interest in writing (I've been interested in writing since first grade), I also consider it a great book on living. The full title is Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. (The quote above doesn't come from this book but gives you a taste of Lamott's insightfulness.) Also, if you want to talk writing, feel free to email me; it's one of my favorite topics. :)
p.p.s. A couple Kierkegaard gems for you:
"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced."
"To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself."


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KIDS AND TEENS NEED Personal Development Through Martial Arts Now More Than Ever! Why? Well… I Think We Can Agree The Challenges They Face On A Daily Basis Warrants The Necessity Of Improved Self Confidence, Improved Communication Skills, Self Control, Self Discipline And Most Definitely, Self Defense!
Building Unstoppable Kids With Unstoppable Futures!
Kids are involved in tons of choices, activities and sports these days. Shall we mention the daily overload of video games, cell phones and computers as well? Well, let's be honest; as great as these activities can be in their lives DOES it help them feel empowered when that BULLY on the playground, in the classroom, in the locker room or on social media pushes them around mentally, emotionally or even physically? Kids NEED professional, safe, effective personal development through EFFECTIVE martial art programs. None of this mickey-mouse-run-of-the-mill-stuff parents are given as options for martial arts. Yes, all martial arts have the ability to provide overwhelming value BUT all martial arts AREN'T created equal!
A Message From Our Head Instructor
Dear Family,
My name is Tirrell, Founder & Head Instructor at United Source Muay Thai. I started out in martial arts like so many of you. I was the kid who watched Bruce Lee and other Kung Fu movies and then practice moves I saw in the front yard with my neighborhood friends. I would read Bruce Lee books, Karate magazines; look at the pictures and plead with my folks to let me learn "karate". Well... I got my wish. The local Karate school program.
Why Our Kids Martial Arts Program In Kirkland, WA?
It's simple. We offer an authentic, effective and practical martial art (Thai Boxing) program for Kids and Teens. Kicking, elbowing, kneeing, punching and grappling are at the core of our program but it's definitely not the only focus. We guide our martial art program by instilling and reinforcing on-the-mat value orientation with off-the-mat values (home values). Muay Thai Kickboxing - Thai Boxing for kids is a blast. An equalizer. A martial art program holding them accountable to working toward EARNED achievement, short and long-term success. Working toward true self worth, self value and LEADERSHIP QUALITIES that all caring and loving parents desire for their kids.
Thai Boxing for kids is not an MMA program. In fact, did you know Muay Thai has well over a 1500-year battlefield proven history, cultural tradition and sport competition in Southeast Asia!
Lifelong Values For A Changing World
When people think of martial art the first thought or vision that tends to come to mind is something physical…hitting something or possibly someone for that matter. Well, not here. Martial art is LIFE ART at our Muay Thai school. Core values and expectations such as self discipline, respect, accountability, responsibility, honesty, integrity, academic excellence, martial art excellence, on and on help keep us focused in our pursuit of excellence. Yes, we can talk about the much over-hyped but very REAL issues with bullying and other social challenges kids face. The values and philosophy we practice is another dose of home value support while your child is banging away having a blast kicking and punching!
Martial Art, An Excellent Sport Activity
If I had my way, Martial Art would be the primary activity of all kids able and willing. As much as some would possibly like their kid to become the next sports star on ESPN… the reality is … it's few, far, and less than in between that make it to that level. That's what makes martial art so cool… they don't have to be the next ESPN superstar. They don't have to be selected on the AAU league teams to feel valued, exceptional and proud of their accomplishments. They don't have to sit on the bench or sidelines. Martial art, Muay Thai Kickboxing is an individual experience in a team based environment. Every merit earned is earned through consistency, practice, great effort, hard work and parental support. In fact, many of our kids participate in other sports while maintaining their martial arts schedule if even on a reduced level during that sport's season. The athleticism, coordination, speed, strength, flexibility, mental toughness, stamina and enhanced dexterity gained through martial art training will undoubtedly benefit other activities.
Self Confidence Through Self Defense
Full disclosure here… "bully proof" approaches and conflict resolution protocols are sometimes more substantive in theory than practicality. Kids NEED toughening and the confidence gained therein. We are qualified to speak on bully proof programs because we have delivered them in elementary schools for several years. But here is the fact, in our experience the greatest bully proofing is SELF CONFIDENCE and SELF EMPOWERMENT. Muay Thai Kickboxing builds its practitioners up from A to Z. Words of power and resolution are a tremendous necessity BUT fists of fire are equally effective when necessary. Our goal is NEVER to encourage or promote fighting but we will always do our best to ensure our kids are fully equipped mentally, emotionally and physically to stand up for themselves.
Six Additional Enrollment Benefits
1. REWARD SYSTEM… Our reward system improves self-esteem, focus and determination. We believe every child has a Black Belt waiting with their name on it and it is our pleasure and privilege to help them earn it!
2. CLASS STRUCTURE… Our class structure teaches children self-discipline, courtesy, effort, teamwork, respect and individual achievement.
3. EDUCATION BASED ACTIVITY…Our classes help channel aggression and high energy levels in a fun, safe, challenging and engaging format. Childhood obesity rates are climbing, and more and more children are spending too much time in front of televisions, video games, smart phones and other technology. Balance of focus and attention is the key ingredient
4. CONFIDENCE… Our classes improve your child's assertiveness, communication and self-confidence.
5. SELF DEFENSE & FITNESS… Our program balances the need for a fun exercise based activity while teaching them practical, personal responsibility, intelligent avoidance and VERY NECESSARY effective self-defense skills in today's world at school, in the neighborhood or on the playground. Attending martial art classes benefits kids affected by bullying whether they are the bully or the bullied. Placing emphasis on self-respect, respecting others and understanding personal power are great assets to empower our youth.
6. YEAR-AROUND ACTIVITY… Most sport or club activities are seasonal. Martial art training is year-around. In fact it can be life long for those who take their training to the next level. Parents are challenged with multiple activities, work, home & family life on a daily basis. We understand the desire to involve children in as many activities as possible. In fact, we understand children change their minds and interests. However, we also understand that setting your child on the journey to Black Belt creates a singular focus of achievement that you can count on, plan for and manage.
"A lot of parents might be apprehensive about Muay Thai for their kids, I know I was. But the youth class at United Source Muay Thai is a far cry from the populist image of Muay Thai as a component of MMA style fighting. There is a real feeling of family that is fostered here. The twice-weekly sessions are a great outlet of physical energy for my two boys (ages 6 and 7) and they get a comprehensive workout. Each class, Khun Kru Tirrell prepares something different for warm ups, conditioning or progressive learning of Muay Thai moves and combos. There is some sparring between the children but it is gentle and meant to practice moves with an opponent rather than as an aggressive exercise. Khun Kru Tirrell is really fantastic with the kids. He is very relatable to to them and is a great role model figure. His classes are relevant to learning good skills in all parts of life including respect, focus, confidence, healthy living, not giving up and importance of education. Not only that but the kids are having FUN, too! As soon as a toddler class is offered, my 2-year-old daughter will be there! I am really happy to have found this school and to have Khun Kru Tirrell as a part of my kids' support system. Come with your child to the free intro class and find out for yourself why United Source Muay Thai is the best! ;) " – Cinsy D.
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{Confession here…} That experience lasted as long as it took to earn my orange belt and the sensation of QUITTING won out after much whining to my parents. Still don't know why I quit to this day. Really no reason other than being off to the next phase that captured my attention. Too many to name at this moment. Moving on… well, what did I learn from my awesome orange belt rendezvous? I would later come to understand I wish I had never quit. I would come to learn I wish my parents would have held me more accountable to continuing my participation in martial art. Especially understanding less than 20 percent who start actually graduate. So as I got older the martial art bug NEVER left my body or interest. Once I got back on the saddle of learning it was full on, relentless commitment. The life experiences, successes, camaraderie, personal & professional accreditations, on and on never ceases to amaze me. That one day… the very thing I quit would become my lifelong pursuit, genuine passion and privilege to share with countless students, kids to adults.
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Teaching English as a foreign language in kindergartens is increasingly becoming a trend in many different countries across the world. Preschool children are given an opportunity to learn a second language, usually English in instances where their native language also happens to be the national language. China is no exception, with Chinese being their first language leaves a majority of the population and young children who haven't been to school as native speakers with no command of the queen's language. There are several advantages making this stage the best time to introduce the Children to the non-native language. The younger children tend to be extremely active and amusing which makes them interested in learning new things and therefore their ability to pick up English language is very high.
When teaching a foreign language to foreigners- kids or adults- it's important to note that, even the teacher is a student too. Most importantly, familiarize yourself with the language and its culture if you don't speak it. Even just the conversational part of the language is an added advantage. This helps to identify the difference that exists in both languages and helps create a personal bond with your students. It puts the students more at ease with you too.
What to consider:
Speaking rhythm.
The Chinese language emphasizes on articulation while in English we pass over some words in pronunciation. Chinese is monosyllabic and thus each character is stressed and pronounced the same way thus the sing-song feel in pronunciation. While in English, the words are more than one syllable, have a vowel and consonant in no particular order. This difference affects the pronunciation.
Sentence structure.
In English, the sentences have subject, verb and object. In Chinese, the subject of the sentence is not necessary. In English too, the verb changes according to the singularity or plurality of the subject, to express the tense. In Chinese, the words don't change. This also means they have no superlatives in their language. To this extent, the Chinese government has banned the use of superlatives in advertising (Updated Advertising Law- September 2015).
Exercise examples
The following games mostly emphasize spelling and pronunciation articulation.
• Language whispers.
Have the students in a circle and whisper a word to one of them and have them whisper the same word around the circle to the last individual. The last individual has to give the exact word given to the first individual in the right pronunciation.
• Scavenger hunt.
Call out a multi-syllable word and have the students race to look it up in the English-English dictionary. They then discuss the pronunciation, meaning and how to use it in a sentence. It may be done individually or in groups. It also helps with alphabetical listings, something that is non-existent in the Chinese language.
Finally, the Chinese language in written is not the same in speech thus you cannot translate directly. Rather, the translation would be amusing. Let the students do this as an exercise. Apart from the humour effect, allow them to identify the difference.


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This year's season rolled around and I was told through my secret informant (Stevie does his best to get out going to the balls and will not always tell me when they are...) that the Navy Ball was on the 29th of October. Since we are Navy, I would have liked to have attended a Navy ball, but when Stevie found out he would have to buy a new uniform jacket because of his new rank this year, my desires were dashed. Nevertheless, I knew that he could go to a Marine ball and wear a suit, not uniform, so again I scored us an invitation to a Marine ball through our friend Dima. Another couple who have recently joined the neighborhood, Chris and Jess, also wanted to attend a Marine ball so the six of us made it a date!
I think it's fun to get all dolled up, but I must admit that even with all my planning, I'm always rushing at the last minute to get my hair and make-up done. And, of course, because I don't do my hair and make-up that often, it never quite turns out like I plan. Still, I don't think we look that bad...
I think the pomp and circumstance of the Marines is kind of neat, and as long as it doesn't run too long, adds to the fun of the night. The presentation of the Colors, the parade of the "birthday cake", the eating of the cake by the youngest and oldest Marine present, the "hoorahs" of all the Marines in their dress blues - it all makes you respect the dedication and patriotism that these guys and gals have.
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We're still waiting around for permission to enter the UCI World Tour, thus waiting around to take advantage of the assumed free training camps to Mallorca, Tenerife and Andorra. Until then, the Melbourne boys will migrate further north, further west and join the ADL division for a winter training camp in weather only a few degrees warmer, but in a place with hills several kilometres nearer. A week was spent in Adelaide, a single ride completed, a suitable amount of recovery chilling undertaken and training notes documented. Who knew life as out and out bicycle racers could be this easy?
Whilst comparisons are made with Melbourne's 1 in 20 climb, we believe that Norton Summit holds all of the characteristics of an Angelenos type climb. We make this comparison having never travelled to California let alone Los Angeles, we just feel that it has ~the vibe~. It's the immediate rise out of the suburbs, turning back to provide awesome city views, the sometimes shoddy road surface, the red earth peeking between trees and shrubs. Don't try and tell us otherwise. Or do, but at least agree that it's better than the 1 in 20.
Being noticeably steeper than Melbourne's 1 in 20, Norton always gets Adrian toying with the idea of moving to Adelaide as the climbing suits him a little better. Whilst not aboard his regular bike with child like gear ratios, he held strong to his preference of spinning up most gradients and not having to deal with actual false flats. As is always the case when riding with Adrian, especially riding with Adrian in Adelaide, you are left to deal with him wishing the climb would keep the same gradients, but grow an extra 30km in length. Psycho.
One thing that Melbourne's major climbs certainly don't provide is convenience. It was by this stage of our ride that we were no more than 15km in after starting the wrong side of the city, and peering down into the gorge below as hikers traversed the rocky walls. Where's 15km in Melbourne going to get you? Gowanbrae thats where...yikes. Adelaide however will place you here, on a climb that is the best spot to meet new people, test yourself against a lot of other strong riders on strava, or go for a quick spin if you live a hectic busy lifestyle.
The Mediterranean beauty of the Lower Gorge Village will no doubt never forget the unfortunately iconic imagery of Adrian vomiting his guts up after a 22km hard out effort along Gorge Rd from Cuddlee Creek. In that post it was promised that at the next opportunity, further photographic documentation would be provided for the reader at home. Despite the headwind and cracking pace, Adrian has delivered on his promise. Behold, a small selection of digital photographs of Gorge Rd. Posted because the world deserves to see it, selected in limited numbers because we care about your bandwidth. Can you imagine what would happen if we really posted up every single photo we would want to take of this 22km stretch of pristine bicycling road?
Local knowledge has the potential to play a massive role within your training regiment, and on a day where the primary obstacle was the headwind, the 6 climbs of the day second – it proved its worth in spades. It all went down as the two man training breakaway finished up their Gorge Road time trial and Adrian peeled off towards the front door of the Cudlee Creek Pub. Alex on the other hand kept riding, forcing Adrian to jump back on and chase on. Once caught up, the most incredible piece of local knowledge was divulged. Before their Tour Down Under (spectating) debut, a time where Alex resided in Melbourne,weighed down by the chains of lengthy working hours. Before the MEL division made the trek across the Princess/Western Highway, he compiled a list of landmarks who's visitation was compulsory. Somewhere around half way down that lengthy, iPhone Notes App list sat the Cudlee Creek café. The township of Cudlee Creek isn't all that big, in fact according to the 2011 census its just a little over 400 people, so you would think it's near impossible to mix the café up with another establishment. You would be wrong. For the last 2 visits to South Australia, the Soup Boys of Melbourne have unknowingly been visiting the Cudlee Creek Pub, scratching their heads wondering why all the ADL division talked it up so much. Well now we know, what a game changer.
Whilst the first station of replenishment came at the wog haven of Newton Village after a brisk descent of Montacute Rd, the first proper feed zone was at the now newly discovered (sort of) Cudlee Café. Vegan options, heartwarming caffé lattes and the best Vanilla slice out of Ouyen all key components of refuelling for the numerous climbs to come.
Alex's two favourite climbs in the Adelaide hills followed on from the compulsory feed zone of the Cudlee Cafe, and were the only things stopping us from hitting the final climb of the day ahead of schedule. These two climbs were Fox Creek Rd, followed by Burdetts Road, affectionately known as Little Italy situated a little bit further south within Basket Range. Now it wouldn't be a training camp if it didn't involve crunching numbers, so as appointed Bike Tech (bicycle technology) judge, jury and executioner, we leave it up to Alex to provide you with a rare insight into the life of a Soup Boys bicycle racer.
Both of these climbs have been where I like to test myself on a regular basis ever since we met each other in April this year. They're both the type of climb that suits me well, that is that they are short and steep, Fox Creek for example is 1.5km at an average of 7.8%, but pinches up to 20% so its almost creeping into false flat territory. It starts off pretty tame at about 5% for the first 500m then kicks straight up quickly with a 20% pinch. From there it stays between 10-17% for the remainder of the climb, excluding a short break of 5% about 1km in.
Fox Creek is the type of climb I try to just focus on not dying for the first kilometre, then normally go balls to the wall for the last steep section. Usually I'll push close to 340 watts or 4.4w/kg for the 6 or so minutes it takes, but every time I come out here I seem to be able to step up from my previous attempt. My last attempt for example was a 6 flat at 346 watts, something I was pretty proud of as I build towards adding an extra 74 watts onto my average. I wasn't exactly on planning on making an attempt at beating my PR but when you hit the climb proper there is no real chance to chill out. It's the type of climb and the type of road surface that you have to attack, just use the winding roads through the Basket Range as recovery in the event of Ryder Hesjedal-ing. This time around I had my eyes glued to my Garmin and managed a 5:47 averaging 360 watts or 4.6w/kg. Pretty surprised to see the result really, especially considering I felt I could have squeezed out a few more seconds. Either way, both results saw an improvement on my last, and as long as you're not moving backwards you're going in the right direction...right? Right?!
We began the day how it commenced, with some LA inspired climbing up Mount Osmond Rd at sunset. Things were getting dark, getting cold, legs were getting slightly sore and the lines between setting the correct shutter speed and riding up double figure percentages were causing some havoc. Treated to a beautiful sunset over the coast, we participated in some accidental, google maps induced bonus vert before two man lead out training down the bike path, down Glen Osmond Rd, then finally along Port Rd where polenta, salad and beef ragu greeted us back at Casa di Lugo.
Whilst its winter, maybe you too want to participate in a bicycling training regime like ours. Whether out in the open, or on the Zwift, you can follow in our footsteps and compare yourselves to the C Grade legends of the Soup Boys. The ride we did can be found here, let us know how you go!


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Weekenders, now that's what I'm all about. Since I started this blog just over two years ago, I have been blogging non-stop about how to have the best weekender. In fact, we have 52 weekends a year, that's 52 opportunities to do something different, so why are we all waiting for our annual leave to come around before we explore this gorgeous world? The very reason why I started this blog was because when I was living in Sydney all my friends were doing the same thing every weekend. And it quickly became very apparent to me that something was missing – adventure. So I set off on my own one weekend and went hiking solo. And I had the best time of my life #seriously.
Whether it's a quick trip overseas, a weekend getaway for a road trip closer to home, you have 52 weekends to fuel your wanderlust. So as you can imagine it's important for me to make sure you guys know how to have the best weekender. Well, here goes!
PLAN AHEAD Planned or spontaneous, the best weekenders require a little bit of preparation; whether it's getting your maps together, filling the car with petrol, buying food, coordinating friends, a little bit of planning ahead is essential to having the best weekender ever.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE Weekends are the perfect time to do the things you truly wish you had more time for. So take advantage of this time by doing what you love! If it's surfing, get in the car and surf at different beaches. If it's hiking, choose different trails every weekend. If it's cooking, try different recipes at a different friend's house each weekend. Whatever it is, do what you love.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT Time and time again I see people doing the same thing every weekend, and that's ok for them, but not for me. Planning a road trip with friends? Try camping. Staying in a little cabin for the weekend? Take a tent to play around during the day. On a recent trip to Byron, I took down my bell tent from Homecamp.
I found these guys on Instagram and they are my go to for camping gear and outdoors goods in Australia. If you haven't heard of them already, you better check them out! I brought the tent when I was in Byron late last year, but the weather was rubbish and not very inspiring so I was really excited to be able to use it on this recent weekender.
My friends and I had a blast putting the tent up in the front garden of this cute little house in Newrybar where we were staying, called The Arthouse. It literally took less than ten minutes to assemble and was as simple as pegging the ground sheet, placing the poles and pegging the guy lines; which is a huge bonus if you're having a solo weekender. We grabbed a few blankets, cushions and some other pieces from the house, and created a killer set up for the afternoon. So this weekend, do something different.
GO SOLO I don't know about you guys, but I need my solo time. I have always been like this; ever since I was little, I could happily spend hours by myself making, creating and just having fun. If going solo over a weekend is a little daunting, check out my posts here. Trust me there is nothing more rewarding than doing something solo.
CHOOSE YOUR COMPANY The best weekends are also those spent with the best company – your friends, family and loved ones. So choose your company wisely. There is no point dragging your friends to go hiking if they don't enjoy it. Think about what it is that you love to do on weekends and invite your likeminded friends.
CREATE A LITTLE MAGIC Whether it's taking a weaving workshop (something I did a few weeks ago and created this), or setting up a tent in your own backyard (check out my photos below), or playing your piano for hours at a time (I have a friend who does this every day and weekend) or sitting down to write your first eBook (I love allocating time to write on weekends), your weekends are all about creating a little magic so go on, what are you waiting for!
DITCH TECHNOLOGY Ditch your phone now. Forget it. The best weekenders are those spent without technology. Be present in the moment.
GET OUTDOORS Without a doubt, the best weekenders are those spent in the outdoors. Hiking, exploring, swimming, adventuring, surfing – get outdoors now! Plus there is nothing more refreshing that starting your work week knowing you've had an adventure on the weekend. Trust me, you'll start planning your next adventure after that Monday morning meeting.
LEAVE WORK AT WORK And I mean it. Leave work at work. Weekends are for fun. Work is for work.
REMEMBER TO RECHARGE It's so important you use your weekends to recharge; now I'm not talking about sitting in front of the television the whole time. Get outdoors, read a book, go hiking, and resist the urge to check your emails.


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Why Creating A Team Will Make You A Better Engineer And Producer
Hey guys! Brad Simons here, and today I want to talk about one of the most important parts of Velveteen, team. It's no secret that we really push the teamwork environment at Velveteen. We began building our team about 3 years ago, and the benefits have really helped us grow rapidly as both a collective and as individuals. The famous quote "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" really does ring true here.
So today's post is a lot about why a team is an amazing thing for your music career as a producer or engineer, and in the midst, I'll talk about some of the ways that we do it. Here we go!
Getting feedback on your work is absolutely crucial to improving it. Modern neuroscience shows that one of the fastest and most effective ways to learn is by getting constructive and immediate feedback on our work. That way we can quickly adjust, learn from our mistakes, and improve. But without constructive feedback, we have no idea where we're heading.
So here's what we do at the studio. Whenever someone at our studio finishes a project (or gets close to finishing), they submit it to the rest of the team for feedback. This could be a mix, a production, a tracking session, really anything. The rest of the team will provide comments on what they liked about it, what they didn't, and most importantly, how they think it can be improved.
By doing this, each team member can get different opinions and ideas on how they can improve their work, leading to better sounding music for the whole. Some suggestions work and some don't, but the feedback helps us see different points of view and shows us points of fault that we might not have seen on our own.
It's pretty common for engineers and producers to get stuck in a routine where we use the same plugins, same sound libraries, same techniques, same routing...basically a whole lot of the same thing. When you work with a team, you are immediately exposed to a wide array of different approaches, as every engineer or producer does their work in a totally different way.
When several of us are in the studio at once, you'll often hear other engineers say things like "what did you do there?" or "oh my how did you do that?" or "what mics did you use there?". This is not all that different from the feedback. You are exposed to a new technique or new sound and are immediately instructed on how to achieve it.
Have you ever felt so confident about a mix, and then as soon as you went to show someone else, you started hearing it differently? Maybe you suddenly hear the problems in the low end, or the vocals are buried, or the cymbals are too bright. But you weren't hearing that when you were alone in the control room. You might say to the other person, "it's just a rough mix", or "I know there are issues with such and such" etc.
You've lost perspective at that point. There are usually two fixes for lost perspective: time or an outside opinion. We tend to get tunnel vision if we spend too long on something, and we get accustomed to the sound, even though it might not really be what we're looking for. Having another engineer around allows your perspective to remain as unbiased as possible, giving you the refresher you need. You can speed up those moments where you have to get your perspective back. This could be with an assistant engineer, co-producing, or just having another team member check in on your work periodically. It works!
By creating a team, you no longer have to worry about being a "jack of all trades, master of none." We all noticed that we started to gravitate towards a certain part of the music creation process. For myself, I realized that my strengths lie in the songwriting and production. For others, they realized that mixing is where they want to be.
So when your team has a diverse skillset, then you can promote further teamwork, and each person will be that much better at their job. This improves quality, reduces stress on each person, and further negates the loss of perspective.
I would argue that this is one of the greatest parts of being on a team. You no longer have to simply be accountable to yourself, you have other people depending on you. That can really force you to get your act together and make things happen.
We have weekly scrum meetings where we discuss what we've done the past week, what we're doing next week, what worked well and what we struggled with. Having to attend this and provide something to talk about is a motivating factor. Furthermore, we all have monthly requirements we must hit. This is alot more difficult to pull off when you only have yourself to answer to.
So go out there and build yourself a team! It works really well when you can do it in person, but if that's not possible, find yourself a group of producers online that you can form a group with. You won't regret it!
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Senior Backend Engineer
About Us:
Live experiences help people cross today's digital divide and focus on what truly connects us - the here, the now, the once-in-a-lifetime moment that brings us together. To fulfill Gametime's vision to unite the world through shared experiences, we deliver fans an extraordinary experience for discovering and purchasing last-minute tickets to live events.
With platforms on iOS, Android, mobile web and desktop supporting more than 100,000 events across the US and Canada, we are reimagining the event ticket experience in a mobile-first world.
What you'll do/own:
- Be part of architecting, implementing and scaling our Go infrastructure, reaching tens of thousands of live entertainment fans every week.
- Build, maintain, and scale our microservices architecture on AWS (Docker, ECS, Lambda, Kinesis).
- Help us develop algorithms that beat our competitors to market.
- Work closely with our iOS, Android and Web teams to develop a lasting client server protocols
- Work with our Data team to efficiently build/manage a data pipeline that allows the company make better data-driven decisions (Spark, Kinesis, Redshift, Airflow).
Our ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics.
- You have minimum six years engineering experience, at least two working with API's in a professional environment.
- Significant experience with client-server paradigm and API development.
- Passion for a consistent and responsive user experience.
- Expertise in your favorite programming language: Java, Python, Ruby, Go, etc.
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary & equity package
- Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)
- Company catered lunches (M-Thu)
- Commuter, cell phone, and Friday lunch subsidies
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- 401K, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
- Snacks, drinks, company outings and flexible PTO
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Interview Questions
36. what are the differences between Ado and Ado.net
a.) Ado:
1. It supports connected model
2. xml support is less
3. It uses record set
1. It supports disconnected model
2. xml support is more
3. it uses data set
37. What are the basic objects needed for Ado.Net
a.) There are 5 main objects.
1. Connection object: used to open a connection to the database
2. command object: used to perform operations on database
3. datareader object: used to read data in forward only read only manner from database
4. DataAdapter: Acts as a bridge between Dataset and Dataset
5. Dtaset: In-Memory container for all your data.
38. What are the arguments of a connection object?
a.) 1. server : this is used to specify the server name.
2. InitialCatalog: This is used to specify the database name
3. usedID: specifies the user id
4. password: specifies the user password.
39. Which method is used to release resources on connection object?
a.) Dispose() method.
40. What are the namespaces required to use Ado.net
a.) System
System.Data.SqlClient (or) System.Data.OleDb (OR) system.Data.Odbc (OR) system.Data.OracleClient.
41. What is a Dataset?
a.) Dataset is a simple, in-memory data store for your data. It contains data, constraints on data, and relationships between data. It supports disconnected model, means connection is opened when the request is made and it closes when request is served with response. It can contain data from more than one table or database.
42. Why we use AcceptChanges method ?
a.) This is the method used by Dataset to commit the changes done by DML statements.
43. What is Getchanges method?
a.) This is used to get only those rows which have been modified. This can be used on a datatable or dataset.
44. What is a DataReader?
a.) DataReader is used to read data in forward only and read only manner.
Read() method is used to read data from database using datareader. They support connected model. Performance is more as they read data in forward only and read only manner. It can't read data from more than one table at any point of time.
45. What are the methods we can apply on dataReader?
a.) 1.Read(): used to read
2.Close(): Used to close datareader
3.IsClosed(): used to check whether datareader is closed or not
4.HasRows(): used to check whether there are rows or not
5.NextResult(): with this we can execute a set of sql statements
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Interview Questions - Part 4
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