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Title: Sustainable Modular Panelized System: Reinventing the Building Industry
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Research Category: Nanotechnology , P3 Challenge Area - Built Environment , Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , P3 Awards , Sustainability
Space in our nation's landfills is rapidly running out due in large part to waste from the residential building industry. To combat this problem, a diverse group of students and faculty from the University of Michigan have begun to rethink conventional building practices and establish a new system through which production waste can be reduced and sustainable and environmentally friendly products can be used in innovative ways.
This proposal will design and produce a fully integrated modular panelized building system that integrates multiple building components. The proposed panelized system will use materials and innovative design to maximize building efficiency, longevity, sustainability and reuse, thereby reducing pollution, inefficiency, and landfill waste.
Project results will be measured and evaluated through life cycle assessment that compares traditional and proposed building techniques in terms of consumption of energy, raw material and disposal costs. The panelized system will be implemented through the construction of a solar home built using this new technology.
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Finally, P3 concepts already play a large role in the education of University of Michigan students. This project will increase the prevalence of these concepts through student coursework, collaboration with different University units and private corporations, and through increased involvement with green policy and planning initiatives in Southeast Michigan


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Do you sometimes feel drained for no reason? Or feel a connection to someone you haven't spoken to in a long time? Or maybe you feel sad all of a sudden with no rhyme or reason? You may have a cord connected to you that is causing these.
Etheric cords are created usually unknowingly. A connection or cord is created between ourselves and those we interact with. Like "Apron strings" between mother and child, they are how we exchange empathy, love, and information. This usually happens on an unconscious level for most people. These etheric cords are a normal connection between friends and lovers. Most are flimsy and fade quickly, but they can also become negative attachments and vampiric siphons. These vampiric type cords are created when another person has a fear based thought about you such as fearing you will leave them or feeling that you are the only one that can make them happy. These cords are tubes that function both ways; the person that has created the cord can unknowingly suction energy from you as well as spew negative energy towards you. When this happens you may suddenly feel a drain of energy or feel sad, depressed, or tired for no apparent reason. Cutting these cords is a good thing to do on a regular basis, especially if you have been feeling "out of sorts" but can't quite put your finger on why. Cutting the cord does not have a negative effect on the other person, and you need not worry or feel bad about doing so, you are not rejecting them, you are simply not allowing them to siphon your energy. For most folks, knowing about the cords is not very important because the unconscious takes care of them. For healers, professional psychics and other folks who are doing energy work, it becomes more important to keep the tools in order and cut cord attachments that no longer serve. Sometimes a patient will continue to draw energy from a healer after the session is finished, and while this is a good thing in the short-term, in the long-term it can be hard on the healer and become a crutch, or negative addiction for the patient. To cut any etheric cords, you can say the following aloud or mentally (this is a technique I use from Doreen Virtue):
"Archangel Michael, I call upon you now. Please cut the cords of fear that are draining my energy and vitality. Thank you."
After you do this, be silent and still for a few moments, inhaling and exhaling deeply. You may sense changes while this is happening such as a change in air pressure, a tingly feeling or other signs that the process is occurring (you may also feel nothing and that's okay too!). You may find also that you suddenly receive emails, calls or visits from these people after you have cut the cords as they may "feel" the change.
There are more exercises below, however, if you would like further assistance with etheric cord cutting, visit our store for more information on assisted cord cutting.
More Etheric Cord Cutting Exercises:
Bridge Visualization – You can use this if you know who the cord is coming from:
Visualize a walking bridge in your mind. Imagine yourself standing on the far end of this bridge. Now imagine the person you are wanting to cut cords with is standing on the opposite end of the bridge. When you feel ready to energetically connect with the other person begin walking slowly to the middle of the bridge. Allow the other person to walk toward you, meeting you half way. Once you are in eye contact with one another you may begin communicating with an inner dialog. Tell the person what your feelings are. This is not a time to be angry or be holding onto grudges – you are releasing the ties. Tell the person that you are sorry for all of the things you said or did that hurt him/her. Tell him/her that you are forgiving him/her for all the hurtful things that were said or done in your relationship. Say your good-byes, wishing each other well in your separateness. Turn around and walk off the bridge.
Note: It is okay if the other person remains on the bridge as they may not be as ready to be disconnected from you as you are and it may take some adjusting on his/her part to get used to being outside of your energy.
Infinity Exercise– You can use this if you know who the cord is coming from:
This exercise is done with another person. If the person you wish to break the emotional cords with is willing to participate this is extremely helpful. Otherwise choose someone who is willing to act as a surrogate of the person you wish to cut bonds with.
Two persons face each other while standing 6-8 feet apart from one another. Visualize the infinity sign (number 8 sideways) being traced again and again in a continuous cycle. Each crossing of the infinity sign between you symbolizes severing the cord that is keeping you emotional attached. This exercise can be done silently or with conversations of forgiveness and closure. You may like to visualize the encircling tracings in different colors as you deal with different feelings during this session. Red for releasing passions or feelings of anger, pink or green for calming heartaches, etc. Repeat this exercise until you feel satisfied that separation has occurred.
One more that I found on http://kundalini-teacher.com/ that is a detailed etheric cord cutting:
Get grounded and draw in as much light as you can hold. With your imagination, first, ask to be shown all of the cords that connect you to people who are in service to your Highest Good, and only those cords. You may get an impression of being in the center of a big spiderweb or perhaps a cocoon with many threads coming from different chakras and radiating out from you in all directions. You may possibly get a sense of being surrounded by a crowd of people. You may feel it, or see it, or sense it, or just imagine it there… it doesn't matter. What is important is your intention.
These are the cords that benefit you, so you do not need to clear them. Thank these people for being in your life and gratefully send light and love down the cords to them. Give thanks for being shown that you are loved and supported, and let the vision go. Do not be surprised if some old friends contact you in the days following, to tell you they were thinking of you warmly. Nice bonus!
Then, once again fill yourself with as much light as you can hold. This time, ask to be shown all of the cords that connect you to people or things that feed on your energy but do not serve your highest good. Most of these are people who want something that they think you can give them. Release a generous blast of the light you have drawn into yourself down the cord , as a farewell gift of unconditional love for them that will show up on their end as whatever it is they think they need from you. Let your intention be that the recipient's higher self choose the form in which the love manifests on the other end. Essentially, this means that the recipient's higher self or unconscious will use the energy as it thinks best. You do not need to know what it manifests as.
As the light goes down the cord, imagine that it burns up the cord like a lit fuse, so that the cord is gone. Then, breathe more light into yourself, to replace what you gave away. Be sure to offer thanks to God for the abundance that allows you to be generous, and conclude the ritual. You may find that some of these people will unconsciously feel the cord being disconnected, and they might contact you in the days following and complain that you feel distant. Others, the bottomless pits will not be satisfied with your gift and will promptly re-attach to you.
A day or two later, repeat the ritual. Give love to those who support you as before, and again ask to see the cords that connect you to those who do not serve your highest good. There will be fewer cords than before; ideally there will be none. The cords that have been reattached will be those of the persistent bottomless pit vampires who reconnect the cords no matter how many times you cut them, or how much of what kind of energy you send.
If you are dealing with this kind of persistent bottomless pit vampire, there is another method you can use. In this technique, instead of sending them more energy, you leave the cords as they are, but reverse the flow and take back only your *own* energy that they stole from you. Imagine you are sucking on the cords like a drinking straw. Be clear in your intention not to feed on their energy, but only to take back your own stolen energy from them. Since you are just taking your own energy back, you are not going to get any junk from them.
Take your time at it, sip slowly so they will not be abruptly deflated. You would not want them to pass out while driving, or anything, and it could happen if their energy is very low. Keep a peripheral awareness of these cords for a few days. When these vampires realize (probably unconsciously) that there is no free lunch and they are no longer getting fed/rewarded by the cords, they will detach them from you on their own, like a leech dropping off. They will give up, pull in their cords and stop preying on you. They may go off and feed on someone else, but you cannot control what someone else does. You can only control your own energy.
I find it best to do the simpler cord cutting ritual several days in a row. Then if there are still any negative cords that have been reconnected in spite of your generosity, leave them attached, and draw on them several times a day until the vampires give up and detach.


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Violent protests in Tunisia have turned into a cyberwar between government forces and the Anonymous hacker group, after Gmail, Facebook, Yahoo and Hotmail accounts of perceived dissidents were censored.
On Dec. 18, a group of youths gathered in Sidi Bouzid in Tunisia, protesting against unemployment and poor living conditions. The government cracked down, forcing discussion to move online through social networking forums.
"The authorities appear to have turned to even more repressive tactics to silence reporting. In the case of Internet bloggers, this includes what seems a remarkably invasive and technically sophisticated plan to steal passwords from the country's own citizens, in order to spy on private communications and squelch online speech," said Danny O'Brien, in a blog on the website run by Internet Advocacy Coordinator at Committee to Protect Journalists.
O'Brien writes in the CPJ blog that when Tunisians visit, say, Facebook, the page they receive has 10 extra lines of code, as compared to the normal login page originally sent by Facebook itself.
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Lina Ben Mhenni, a blogger and contributor to Global Voices Online was among online activists that could not access their e-mail and Facebook accounts.
"We have been experiencing censorship for more than one year now, we are deprived of our basic right to express ourselves freely; are facing a new serious problem. Sofiene Chourabi and Azyz Amami are experiencing the same problem now. They have been hacked; our privacy is not respected," Ben Mhenni wrote on her blog.
In response to actions by the Tunisian government, Anonymous, the group of hackers known for taking down websites opposed to Wikileaks, started a recruitment exercise for hackers to take down government websites.
Recently, Anonymous took down Zimbabwe government websites after the government sued and threatened local media for publishing the leaked cables. In Tunisia, Google and Facebook are yet to issue statements on any steps that will be taken to protect internet activists and journalists from the attacks.
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Last Updated May 13th, 2018 Welcome to Accurate Electricity! I created AccurateElectricity to help anyone that is interested in joining the construction/home repair field in picking the right product for your needs. Over the past few years, I have spent 15 years in the construction field. During this time I have reviewed and tested quite a few different multimeters to test electrical currents, and there are some that I would recommend, and some that aren't worth the money. I have tested products from nearly every brand and I have created posts to outline the advantages and disadvantages of each model. When it comes to testers, you definitely want a quality product. Because when you are dealing with electricity, you need something that is accurate and can give you a reading that will make your job easier! Any multimeter that makes your job easy and accurate is the best multimeter for you!
Because multimeters have been around for so long, there are quite a few choices on the marketplace now a days. Over the years, I have gone through and tested quite a few different testers. The majority of them are decent designs, but there are some that are leagues above the rest.
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Fluke 87V Industrial (Editors Choice)
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Fluke 115 (Editors Choice)
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Amprobe AM 570
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3 Year Warranty
Fluke FLK 3000
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Limited Warranty
Amprobe AMP 310
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Limited Warranty
What Is The Best Overall Multimeter?
If you have ever taken a stroll down your favorite home repair store, you might have noticed that there are quite a few different testers available on the market. That being said, it can be quite difficult to pick the best type of multimeter for your needs. Thankfully, after countless years and testing quite a few of these products, I will be able to guide you through some great choices!
1. Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter
If you are looking for the end all be all solution for a multimeter, then the Fluke 87V is a great choice! Overall, Fluke manufactures some of the highest quality multimeters on the market, and this one in particular is designed for any heavy duty task you have in mind.
This 87V model has the ability to be used for nearly any project. It has AC DC volts ranging which can tackle nearly anything you throw at it, and it can even be used for more obscure projects involving capacitance. Along with this, because safety is a huge concern with anyone dealing with electricity, this model comes with proper shielding that not only keeps you safe but also makes sure you get accurate readings.
Overall this multimeter features the following specifications and features:
- Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD) that allows accurate frequency measurements.
- Built in thermometer for temperatures measurements
- Peak Min and Max capture of intermittent at 250 µS.
- Dual Display Resolution
- Safety Rated: CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V.
- Measures up to 1000 VAC and DV.
- Runs off of Alkaline Batteries.
- Extremely Durable.
- Lifetime Warranty.
Overall this is definitely one of the most complete and versatile meters on this list, and it truly is top of the line. That being said, there are only a handful of cons related to this tool. The main drawback is related to the price. Because this is a premium tool, it does offer a premium price. Along with this, this meter might be a little advanced for beginners.
That being said, if you are looking for a tool that is the best for a worksite or the best possible option for your projects, then the Fluke 87V is your best bet!
2. Fluke 115 Multimeter Review
Fluke has been around for over fifty years, and they are known for their electronic systems. The 115 model has been extremely popular model because of its overall quality and its durability. It is designed to be a mid to high level tester which has enough functionality to handle any needs a home tinkerer or even a small electrician will have. Along with this, the design is compact enough to be easily handled, and the accuracy is second to none! Overall I think the Fluke 115 is the best multimeter for most people's needs!
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This tester is a little bit higher priced than the others. This is because this is a mid tier product while the others are more aimed for beginners or people that will only use it once or twice a year. The Fluke 115 has the following specifications:
- True RMS Functionality
- CAT III Safety Certification
- Can Measure Up To 600 Volts, and 20 Amps!
- Can check continuity, Frequency, Capacitance, and Can Even Do Diode Checks!
- A Great Backlit White LED Screen That Enables You to Read the Screen No Matter the Lighting.
Overall, if you are someone that is going to use their multimeter more than a few times a year, then I definitely suggest the Fluke 115 model. It has a durable design that will take a beating and it will last you years. Along with this, it has the functionality to be able to pretty much be used on any device or electronic.
3. Innova 3340 Automotive Digital Multimeter
Innova is a research and development firm which has been around for the past ten or so years, and they are known for producing quality testing tools. The Innova 3340 is a great automotive multimeter that is packed in for a great price. Originally designed purely for automotive uses, this tool has taken the auto world by storm and is quickly becoming a great multimeter for any home uses as well!
This is another mid-tier multimeter that has great functions which will help your troubleshooting ability. It is designed for automotive pieces like engines and batteries, so it does a great job doing large measurements, but it does lack the ability to get very precise measurements you might need for smaller electronics. The Innova 3340 has the following specifications and features:
- UL Certified!
- Tests Alternator Diodes, Breaker Points, Fuse Wiring, and Switches!
- Features a Temperature Probe Which is Great For Testing Automotive Pieces.
- Features Auto-Ranging and Auto-Shutoff/Overload Protection!
Overall the Innova 3340 is a great multimeter and I would definitely recommend it for someone that plans to be working with automotives. It provides hands-free testing and also includes test lead holders! Along with the durable design and the ability to measure up to 10 MegOhms, this makes this one of the best multimeters in the market!
4. Klein Tools MM1000 Electrician's Multimeter
If you are interested in multimeters you are probably aware that Klein provides some great testers! Along some of their best is the Klein MM1000 Multimeter. The MM1000 is an entry level volt tester that really packs a punch and truth be told, we really like it! It is outfitted with the ability to test up to 1000 volts and 10 amps which is quite good, along with an easy to use auto-ranging feature.
The Klein MM1000 is one of the best entry level multimeters that I have used. For a low low price you are awarded with auto-ranging ability, a great durable design, and a the ability to measure up to 1000 volts and 10 amps. The Klein MM1000 has the following specifications and features:
- Measures Up To 1000 Volts and 10 Amps!
- Easy to Read Backlit Display For Any Lighting Situation.
- Features a Thermocouple to Measure Temperatures On Any Appliance or Surface!
- Ability to Display Signals on an Analog Bar Graph.
Overall I would definitely recommend this product to someone that wants to have a multimeter that has some advanced functions, but don't think they will use it enough to warrant a more expensive option. The MM1000 will give you the ability to test nearly any item a light part-time user might need and I definitely recommend it!
5. TekPower TP9605BT Multimeter Review!
Another great option for a multimeter is the TekPower TP9605BT! TekPower has been around for a few years and their parent company Kaito Electronics is known in the radio marketplace. Overall they are known for quality and affordable electronics, and the TP9605BT is no exception! This is generally thought to be a entry level to mid level multimeter simply because although it has a good safety rating, it doesn't have all the features that the Fluke 115 and other higher level tools have.
I think the TP9605BT is great for anyone that needs a multimeter and will use it a few times a year, and might need a few of the more advanced functions. This tool has the following specifications:
- Can Connect to Window's and Android Phones to Share Results Via Bluetooth
- True RMS Device
- K-Type Thermo Sensor
- CAT III Safety Certified
- Can Measure Up To 600 Volts and 10 Amps
Overall this is a great little multimeter. It has some neat functions like the USB and android phone connections. Along with this, it can handle a good deal safety wise, and it really will last you a good amount of time! I definitely suggest this to people that like to occasionally tinker and fix home electronics.
6. Innova 3320 Multimeter Review!
My last recommended multimeter is the Innova 3320! This little Innova is a great little piece of machine. This is definitely an entry level multimeter but that doesn't mean it can't pack a punch! This is a great product for students to use to learn about electricity and testing!
It features a large LED display which is extremely easy to read. Along with this, it is an auto-ranging digital multimeter so you don't have to worry about dialing in every time. The Innova 3320 has the following specifications:
- Features a Large Screen For Easy Readability
- Auto-Ranging System
- CAT II Safety Rating
- Durable Design to Withstand Drops on the Job!
Overall this is a great beginner multimeter. It will definitely help you test some small electronics and circuits, but it shouldn't be used on bigger projects. This is only a Category II safety rating so it will do the job for low voltages, but for anything potentially dangerous you really should consider a stronger tester. I think this is great for a home tinkerer, and definitely for students as well!
What Is The Best Multimeter For Me?
When you are dealing with an electric circuit, you need to be able to get an accurate reading on the voltages being produced. You need this to accurately troubleshoot a circuit, and identify how much energy and where the energy is. If this reading is accurate, it can save you and your firm thousands of dollars and many hours of labor, and that is why it is do important to get accurate readings.
But what features should one look for to find the right multimeter? The following segment is going to concentrate on what exactly you should know when purchasing a multimeter, and what you can do to make sure you select the best one for your needs! After reading the following passage, you will have all the knowledge you need to make an educated purchasing decision.
Digital Multimeter Vs. Analog Multimeter
In general, when you are dealing with multimeters there are two distinct types you will encounter, analog and digital. Digital multimeters are usually referred to as DMM, and analog multimeters are usually referred to as AMM.
Analog Multimeter
These are simply multimeters with an analog display. The main advantage of analog over digital is the fact that you can more accurately read changing trends than on a digital multimeter. Although newer digital testers are starting to become produced with the ability to feature a graph that will try to show these changing trends a little better.
- Very Simple To Use!
- You Can Accurately Read Changing Trends in Real Time!
Digital Multimeter
Overall digital multimeters are all the new craze, and they are actually pretty great! The main advantage of a digital multimeter is that it has a much higher input impedance compared to analog meters. This is important on a multimeter because when you have a higher input impedance you can measure any type of voltage.
- Much Higher Input Impedance Than Analog Testers.
- The Ability To Read Quite a Few More Types of Energy Compared to Analog Testers!
- Extremely Simple and Easy to Read Measurements!
Overall I think digital multimeters are what you should really look into. There is a lack of supply for analogs and sometimes the price isn't really worth the lack of features. That being said, there are also quite a few meters that feature both analog and digital, so if you like the features of a digital but you also want the simplicity of an analog then these might be a great option for you!
Multimeter Design Types
After you have chosen whether you want analog or digital, you also need to take into consideration the design. Generally speaking, when you are selecting a multimeter you want to select something with a durable design. There are always small mishaps that happen on the job and these mishaps might include dropping a tool. So, if you do drop this tool, you don't want it to immediately break, now do you? Some different design specifications you should take a look at are as follows:
- Durability: If you are on a construction site, you might need something that can take a beating!
- Ergonomics: If you are going to be holding the tester for a while, you will want something that is comfortable.
- Material Type: I have seen multimeters made out of rubber, hard plastic, and even some with a metal frame.
- Size: Do you want something that is easily carried in your pocket? Or do you want something that can be set up and remained in one spot?
How Accurate Do You Need Your Multimeter To Be?
The purpose of one of these tools is to test, and if it can't do that accurately, then it isn't worth your time or your money? If you are working on a job, then accuracy is definitely something that needs to be spot on.
If you are just working on repairing your sons video game then you can get away with a little lower quality accuracy. But either way, I suggest you find a multimeter that can be calibrated to be sure that it maintains as high as accuracy as possible.
Occasional Use
If you are someone who wants a multimeter so you can fix the very occasional issue, then I would recommend a lower tier Digital MM, because they usually have an accuracy ±1 %variance. This means that for specific readings these multimeters will have a 1% leeway on readings.
Professional Use
If you are someone that will either use a multimeter quite often, or actually uses it for their profession, I would consider a higher end multimeter like the Fluke 115, and above. These testers have a lower accuracy variance on average than lower tier testers, and definitely analog testers.
Safety of Your Multimeter
Although accuracy is extremely important, you also have to be aware of your safety when you are testing anything with electricity. That being said, there are different measurement categories for multimeters. Some are specifically designed for higher amounts of volts than others are. Because of this, you really need to think about your uses for this tester, if you are just doing some random home tinkering, then you can definitely get away with a lower voltage level multimeter, but if you are doing construction or doing professional jobs then you will definitely need to consider having a top tier meter.
When dealing with CAT Safety Levels, the higher the level, the more energy it can withstand. I have listed the available safety certifications below along with what they can handle:
- CAT I: Designed for circuits with regulated low voltage sources and electronics. This is anything that isn't powered by being plugged into the wall.
- CAT II: Designed for circuits powered by local level electric (wall outlet). This can include home appliances, and other electronics that are powered by your home outlets.
- CAT III: Designed for hard wired equipment. This can include circuit breakers, distribution boards, wiring, switches, junction boxes, ect.
Safety is definitely important, so I urge you to do your own research and make sure that you have the best multimeter for your needs, as this will avoid any preventable injuries!
Multimeter Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)
What's The Difference Between Digital and Analog Multimeters?
Analog's require the user to "zero" out the tester. Along with this analog multimeters do not have numbers printed out like digital's. They use a scale type display to show the results of the test.
What Does "OL" Mean On The Multimeter Screen?
If you see an "OL" or a 1 displayed on your display screen, that means the current isn't detected. Because of this no continuity is detected and it's an open loop.
What is The Min/Max Function?
The Minimum and Maximum functions on testers are used to capture the smallest and largest values that were detected.
What Are The Category Safety Levels?
There are four safety category levels for multimeters. The lowest is CAT I and the highest is CAT IV. The lower the CAT level, the lower the amount of voltages and electricity the tester can safely handle. If you are dealing with live wires and other powerful voltages, you will definitely need at least a CAT III. This is extremely important because if you are trying to pick the best multimeter then that will depend entirely on what you will actually be using it for.
What Can a Multimeter All Measure?
Using a multimeter is an important skill for anyone that likes having projects. These testers are so versatile that they can be used to measure a huge amount of things. Generally most multimeters can measure voltage, current and resistance. If you have more advanced multimeter you might be able to have a continuity checker which lets you know if two things are connected electronically, or you could have a diode checker which can be extremely useful to help troubleshoot diodes.
Along with these measurements, more advanced or specialty multimeters might be featured with temperature gauges which is useful to make sure a fuse or appliance isn't over heating, or the ability to measure transistors or capacitors.
How Do You Use a Multimeter?
Before you start testing your multimeter out, you need to figure out what type of tester you have, you can either have an auto-ranging multimeter or a manual multimeter. Auto-Ranging are the multimeters that you can begin testing a signal, and the tester will guess which type of measurement to use. Manual meters on the other hand you'll physically have to change the dial to select which type of measurement you want to use for it to work properly.
From there you input the probes or the jacks. Generally black is the input and red is the output. If you have a manual multimeter you will need to now change the dial to select the correct measurement, if you have an auto-ranging tester then you are good to go. From there you are ready to measure.
This was a very brief description on how to use a multimeter, I made a more in-depth guide, and I suggest you take a look here.
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One of our trips this summer was to Southern Ireland, to see my Mum in her log cabin on the side of a mountain not too far from Cork. While we were there, we visited Carol Feller (who lives less than an hours drive for my Mum) and I got the chance to have a sneaky peak at her new book, Contemporary Irish Knits.
As we all sat down for dinner that evening (with a houseful of boys - Aran was totally in his element!) I was reminded of the last time we'd visited that part of Ireland, when my Mum was considering buying the plot she now inhabits, and when we visited Carol's house for the first time.
During that first visit, myself and Carol got chatting about knit design, as you do, and I remember her explaining to me how she'd started investigating beret shaping, for a design in progress that was part of a larger project. That was 2 years ago, and that beret that Carol had been working on became Bundoran.
Bundoran Beret
As part of the blog tour for Contemporary Irish Knits, here's an interview with Carol, that will hopefully give you more of an insight into her thoughts behind the book, as well as her design process and how it all came to be.
1) When you start a fresh design, is there one part of the construction or a physical point that you start with first? For instance, when I design a Hat I start with the crown, and provided the maths of that works out, I move downwards into the body and brim sections. It may not be knit in that direction, but that's where my thinking starts.
With garments, especially if they are patterned, it begins for me with the shoulder. First of all I have to decide what style of shoulder shaping will work best with the pattern stitch, particularly that how it is going to look as it's being decreased towards the shoulder. This is especially important if I'm working raglan shoulders, because the decreases (or increases) form a very central visual focus for the garment. After this I have to decide which direction I'm going to work the garment. I find that for heavily cabled garments working from the bottom up is easier as the cable pattern is set and cables can be ended easily as the stitches are decreased. Working the same pattern from the top down requires a very elaborate set of charts as all of the increases and cable positions for every size have to be shown in order to create the cables correctly.
2) How do you find constructing garments in the round with many of the techniques used, which traditionally may have been more at home on a garment that's knitted flat then seamed?
I think constructing garments in the round as a knitter is much easier, because you always have the public side of the knit facing you so you can easily see how the project is progressing. As a designer, it does take more thought to write a pattern seamlessly. It can also make the pattern a little longer as details need to be described more completely (or maybe that's just the way I write patterns!)
To me, seamless garments are much more intuitive and create a better experience for the knitter. The only exception to this is that you do need to carry a larger garment around with you while you are knitting! I design my knitwear primarily as a knitter rather than a designer, knitting should be as easy to modify for the individual knitter as possible so they can customize to suit their own shape.
Most stitch patterns can easily be converted from the flat to the round. My friend Sue (who knit the Straboy hoodie in the book) converted the blackberry stitch to the round and created a perfect solution. Because the important 'action' for this stitch happens on a WS row, converting this particular stitch needed a little more thought than most.
3) What was the greatest challenge to you when writing this book?
It's been a long time since I've worked on such a big, long term project, and planning all of the knits so far in advance, scheduling when they would be knit and when the patterns would written up took some getting used to! However, I am now finding that I miss having a big project on the go, during the process it felt like a real 'anchor' for my work.
Apart from that, the part I probably worried about the most was writing the essays about the mills. I don't have extensive writing experience as I studied engineering in college (with minimal essay writing required!) and it required me to relearn a lot of skills that had long since been forgotten. That said, once I got over the initial worry, the writing experience was actually more enjoyable that I expected.
Ballyragget Hat
4) You visited various mills in Ireland, talking to the mill owners - how was the general response to your venture?
The Irish mills were really interested in talking to me. They are starting to see a resurgence in the hand knitting market and were very happy to have more exposure in that area. The primary business for most of the mills (particularly Kerry and Cushendale) is in the weaving and clothing markets. The yarn market for hand knitters has changed dramatically in the last few years and older mills are busy reinventing themselves to appeal to this new knitting market. As with any business, in order to keep operating you have to keep changing and I think being involved with this book project has helped their exposure to a new market.
5) Where does this love of lace and cables combined come from?!
You know - I wish I knew the answer to that one myself! I just love the interplay between the two. Heavily cabled fabric can be very stiff and unyielding and lace (at least used in a garment) is fairly insubstantial. Combine the two and you get the best of both; the cables give substance to the lace, and the lace creates a more pliable cabled fabric.
6) Which is your favourite garment in CIK, and why?
I think the answer to this would depend on when you asked me the question! I have lots of favourites but all for different reasons. One of the stitch pattern transitions I was happiest with was in the Rathcooney hat and fingerless mitt set. It was based on the simple cocoon stitch pattern that draws the knitting in for the cuffs/brim. This stitch then naturally flows into the ribbing pattern (which forms the body of the mitts and hat). The end result is a very organical transition that makes me happy every time I see it! The knit stitches on the ribbing stand out so well with the tightly knit Hedgehog Fibre's yarn, creating a lovely sculptural/textured effect.
Rathcooney Hat
7) Where do you see your next challenge?
Currently I'm working with the yarn company Fyberspates on a small booklet (7 patterns) of women's garments and accessories which I'll be self publishing, but after that I have no firm plans as of yet. I really don't want to plan things too far into the future, as it doesn't allow you to act when inspiration hits.
However, I will be putting some thought into a longer term project as I really enjoyed working on the book. I'm just waiting for the right idea to make itself known!
Thank you Carol, it's so great to see your project come to fruition in such a fantastic book!
The next stop on the blog tour is the fabulous Ann Hanson of Knitspot fame - enjoy.


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Augury combines apposite material and craft with an amalgam of mythology, local folklore and natural history to investigate, intervene and provide an auspicious solution to a series of recent unwelcome visitations at 38b Peckham Rye.
The exhibition is named for the prophetic divination of the future by studying the flight of birds; a term derived from Roman Augurs who would interpret the will of the gods through observing the direction, calls, and behaviour of birds in the sky and their habits in captivity.
In response to an episode of nesting pigeons at 38b, a handcrafted perimeter of angled deterrent spikes is now installed on the affected terrace, preventing the intruding birds from landing and presenting an open invitation for readings to be conducted from inside the living room by the tenants and visitors to the property.
Made from reclaimed antique oak, the bird spikes offer one of several intercepted chronologies: as a child, William Blake had visions of angels in a Peckham Rye oak tree, just a short way from 38b. Winged apparitions also appear within a famous mid-career poetic examination of paradoxes, and finally in a painting completed shortly before Blake's death in 1827, this time taking on a diabolical aspect as inhabitants of the Seventh Circle of Hell.
A curved rod, hand-forged to form the spiral of an Augur's wand, dubs the Eastern view of Peckham Rye Common and sky above templum, the custom surface at once two shifting tones, while locally-produced grain offerings are served to both bird and visitor alike.
Tom and 38b wish to thank the following for their kind assistance and expertise:
Dendrochronology: Dr Martin Bridge - Institute of Archaeology, UCL.
Wrought Ironwork: Malcolm K White - Blacksmith, & Anita White, The Historic Dockyard Forge, Chatham.
Automotive Refinishing: Russell Jacob – Regional Sales Manager, SATA UK.
Loans: Dr Richard Espley - Research Librarian. British, Irish and Post Colonial Literatures and Languages, Senate House Library, UCL.
Kiara Bird - Trainee Forensic Psychologist, HM Prison Service.
Research: Sara Wallace - Senior Library Assistant, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Recipes: Doreen Campbell at Caribbean Spice Bakery, Kate Sawyer at Dandelion Healthfoods.
List of works & bibliography:
Passivated Bronze
Pictor Ignotus
Reclaimed oak avian deterrent
Wrought Iron, Blue Rome Outrageous® Illusion™ Cellulose paint, Satin Black base, House of Kolor® Blue to Green Interflake, gloss clearcoat lacquer, mild steel bracket, galvanised steel chain
Limited edition hole punched etchings prints on paper
Festival/Cornbread Offering
Mixed grain, birdseed, whole corn kernels, yellow cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cayenne pepper, eggs, milk, butter
Life of William Blake, "Pictor ignotus": With selections from his poems and other writings
Two Volumes
Alexander Gilchrist
London; Cambridge: Macmillan and Co, 1863
(Shown with kind permission of Senate House Library, UCL)
The National Encyclopædia
Vol. II, ASK-BLA
London: Mackenzie. 1880
Man, Myth and Magic: An Illustrated Encyclopædia of the Supernatural
Vol. I
Richard Cavendish
London: Purnell/BPC Publishing, 1970
From: The Divine Comedy, circa 1314.
Dante Alighieri
This edition translated by Robin Kirkpatrick 2006
London: Penguin, 2012
The Wood of the Self-Murderers: The Harpies and the Suicides
From: Illustrations to Dante's Divine Comedy (Digital scan, shown with kind permission of Tate)
William Blake
Graphite, ink, watercolour on paper
372 x 527 mm
The exhibition was part of the inaugural Art Licks Weekend, which brought together over 70 young galleries, artist-run spaces and independent curatorial projects over the weekend of 4-6 October 2013. It was awarded the Artquest/Workweek Prize, reviewed in several articles and featured as its own digital prediction as part of Laurence Lek's Bonus Levels commission.
Photography: Eva Rowson, MI.REPORT and artist's own.


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The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music.
|45th JUNO Awards Winners
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The Weeknd
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The Weeknd
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Justin Bieber
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Can't Feel My Face, The Hills [Explicit], In the Night [Explicit]
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|Deep in the Iris
|Rap Recording of the Year
|If You're Reading This It's Too Late
|Rock Album of the Year
|The Physical World
Death From Above 1979
|Breakthrough Artist of the Year
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|Reggae Recording of the Year
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U-Roy, Kafinal
|Breakthrough Group of the Year
|Dear Rouge
|International Album of the Year
|Aboriginal Album of the Year
|Power in the Blood
Buffy Sainte-Marie
|Vocal Jazz Album of the Year
|Clear Day
Emilie-Claire Barlow
|Dance Recording of the Year
|Save Me (feat. Katy B)
Katy B, KEYS N KRATES
|Country Album of the Year
|Gypsy Road
Dean Brody
|Adult Alternative Album of the Year
|Leave No Bridge Unburned
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This article examines the legendary origins of the rich Lydian "white gold" (electrum), which King Croesus the Rich later melted down and minted into one of the West's first pure gold and silver system coinage systems. According to legend, the Lydian gold was the legacy of King Midas, who washed away the cursed golden enchantment at the headwaters of the Pactolus River. The rich kingdom of Lydia was conquered by foes, but the legacy of its coinage spread throughout Greece and Asia Minor, and became a central pillar in the development of most Western monetary systems in later eras.
This article examines the Ancient Egyptian grain-banking system, and its centralization at Alexandria in Ptolemaic Egypt. Grains have often been used as early forms of commodity money, but the Egyptians were notable for developing a system of grain money into a complex and sophisticated banking system. The centralized grain-banking system, at its apex, was said to have been so extensive that the size of its operations were comparable to those of the large banks of the modern era.
This article examines the origins of money and banking in Ancient Mesopotamia, including the origin of the Akkadian shekel based on the use of grains as commodity money, the temple bankers of Babylon, the ancient Code of Hammurabi and its provisions on bankers and money-lenders of the ancient world, and the legacies of two ancient Babylonian business dynasties: The Grandsons of Egibi, and the Sons of Maraschu.
Two distinctive civilizations appeared on the eastern Mediterranean during the International Bronze Age. The Minoans called the island of Crete home, while the Mycenaeans resided on mainland Greece while the Minoans called the island of Crete home. Both societies were quite dynamic for their time.
River valleys were important to ancient civilizations, and water was essential to the development and growth of societies. Early civilizations were dependent on river valleys for survival in many respects, as these bodies of water played a pivotal role in the revolution of food production, population and economic growth...
The Roman Empire at its greatest extent, engulfed the entire Midterrian Sea. It was one of the most powerful economic, cultural, military forces in the world. At its height it covered over five million square feet in kilometers and over a population of about 70 million. They were the founders of many modern cities and built long roads to connect them across the empire. But every empire that has its time in the sun also has to see the sun set. Some argue the Roman Empire fell in 476 AD when the last emperor was removed from power, but almost everyone agrees the final decline happened around the late 5th century. The gradual decline began over a course of a few centuries. Here are 4 main reasons why the Empire faded into the history books
Wishing wells are everywhere. You find them in malls, in parks, and even in restaurants and hotel lobbies. What you might not know is that wishing wells have been around for thousands of years, and that ancient Romans tossed in almost the same pennies that we do today. Where did wishing wells come from, and why do we love them so much?
We have a lot of words in our modern-day lexicon for practitioners of magic. Wizards, witches, warlocks, and other words that don't begin with the letter "W". Words like sorcerer. Each of these terms, though we might use them interchangeably today, have very specific meanings that make each term unique and different from the others.
Sophonisba--the beautiful and beguiling daughter of Carthage--made kingdoms and broke hearts in her struggle to save Carthage from destruction by Rome. Sired by a general, betrothed to a prince, married to a king and dying by her own hand, Sophonisba has continued to captivate writers, poets and artists for over two thousand years. She remains a femme fatale for the ages.


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Sarah Moulton Faux, a winsome blonde, made a bright-eyed, bright-voiced Zerlina to Dan Boruchowitz's healthy-sounding, aptly oafish Masetto. Faux also boasted the most relaxed and stylish handling of the recitatives...Louise T. Guinther, Opera News - June 2015
Stunning Sarah Moulton Faux returns to the Brooklyn stage as Adina. Her flawless soprano voice and wonderful stage presence are not to be missed.Cliff Kasden, A View From The Cliff, Brooklyn Home Reporter - May 12-18, 2017
Valencienne was sung by Sarah Moulton Faux. Her beautiful lyric soprano sparkled magically in her duet with her suitor Camille de Rosillon, and she was a fine actress. Their rhapsodic duets together made for a profound sigh for love-illicit or not! Her voice echoed with longing and had a golden sheen.Brooklyn Discovery - Nino Pantano - December 5, 2015
Stunning Valencienne is played by Sarah Moulton Faux. Her stage presence and excellent musical interpretations are a true delight.Cliff Kasden, A View From The Cliff, Brooklyn Home Reporter, November 25, 2015
His daughter, Gilda, is played by stunning soprano Sarah Moulton Faux. In her solos and duets, she is absolutely mesmerizing. Her mastery of the role is wonderfully obvious. Brava!Cliff Kasden, A View From The Cliff, Brooklyn Spectator - May 22-28, 2014
Soprano Sarah Moulton Faux was impressive as Gilda. From the moment she first opened her mouth on stage we were struck by the freshness of her talent. She achieved a purity of sound as she belted out many of her most poignant lines. Her singing is truly angelic, rivaling even the experience of hearing Sonya Yoncheva in this role at the Met this season. Moulton Faux embodied all the piercing lyrical innocence demanded of a moving Gilda with perfect Italian diction. Her rendition of Caro nome was pure bravura and her duets with Rigoletto heart wrenching. She also really carried the quartet in Act III, Bella figlia dell'amore, with the force of her sustained high notes, her voice taking the harmonies of the other three voices into the upper atmosphere, both striking like lightning through the tempest and rising up above the storm clouds of the opera's grand finale. She was a revelation.
...The finale was beautifully executed in its simplicity. Peter Hakjoon Kim and Sarah Moulton Faux gave a wrenching rendition of the closing duet in which Gilda dies in her father's arms. There is no need for anything fancy here, which is exactly the way they did it. Front and center they exchange their final words. The whole thing was beautifully paced, with conductor Gregory Ortega guiding the singers through this climactic moment with such clarity that both Mr. Kim and Ms. Moulton Faux were able to wring every last drop of emotion out of the tear ducts of Verdi's score. It was just fantastic and it left us utterly devastated, just as a great Verdi opera should, drying the tears from our eyes as the house lights came up and the cast took their bows.Allegri con Fuoco - May 25, 2014
Moulton Faux "has a fine sense of Baroque style."Philiadelphia Inquirer - December 13, 2010
Von Winter's talent shines through in the volktson of Papageno and Papagena's music, especially their Act I duet and Papageno's melancholic Act II aria "Nun adieu!" which parallel Mozart's famous duet for the pair and Papageno's suicide aria. Jonathan Scott was an ideal Papageno, with excellent diction, an easy stage presence and flawless legato that poured forth through a well-projected tone. His Papagena, the feisty Sarah Moulton Faux, sang with a full, silvery soprano. They were surrounded by a gaggle of miniature Papagenos (the adorable Amore Opera Children's Chorus) wrangled by baritone Gary Giardina as Papa Papageno and soprano Trudy Wodinsky as Mama Papageno, two experienced character singers whose enthusiasm rivaled that of their younger counterparts.Opera News - Steven Jude Tietjen - January 2014
The star, in Schikaneder's feathers, was Jonathan Scott, a bass-baritone of lithe and masculine tone and a master of the dim double-take, suavely dressed in tatterdemalion. He was well matched with his Papagena, Sarah Moulton Faux, in both dulcet cries and comic sputters, who flopped her silly costume to fine effect.Parterre.com - John Yohalem - October 17, 2013
Her Giulietta for "Si fuggire" was the lovely soprano Sarah Moulton Faux who beautifully handled the trills and scale passages. The harmony in thirds was glorious to the ear. There is nothing faux about Ms. Faux. She is the real thing and was just as winning as Amina in "Son geloso" from Bellini's La Sonnambula.Vochedimeche.blogspot.com - November 24, 2014
Sarah Moulton Faux as Rosina is the news. From the moment she appears in her window, imprisoned by a guardian who wants to marry her, with no escape routes in evidence, the audience is entranced. She is a winsome beauty with a voice to match. As she darts around the stage, staining her fingers with ink trying to write her way out of the clutches of Bartolo, and dropping notes and hints all over the place, her voice is a hearty, ringing tone of beauty. She is lyrical, but occasionally rough around the edges, and these extremes tug at the heart. Not for a moment did I wish for the mezzo which some prefer in the role. Faux throws herself into Rosina, and is charming as the willful, conniving ward.BerkshireFineArts.com - Susan Hall - January 2, 2012
It was an intimate gathering where the guests were dazzled by the voice of Sarah Moulton Faux…I was not expecting such a powerful voice from Sarah, who is so petite, and was blown away by the talent on stage.Southampton Press - Greg Delia - August 11, 2011
The undisputed star of Friday night's concert, however, was Sarah Moulton Faux's dress. She is a beautiful young woman who can sing and act very well, and has a couple of other talents to recommend her. I did wonder if the arias she performed so well really gave us a full picture of her voice. I hope to hear more of her in the future.Taminophile.com - March 21, 2011
Moulton Faux sang with agility and thoughtful shape to her phrases.Courier Post - December 13, 2010
The concert's second half offered rapture rather than rigor: a stirring rendition of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and soprano Sarah Moulton Faux...The soloists and their period-appropriate gestures and ornaments were wholly compelling...(their duets) were finely blended, as they capably matched trills and leaps and navigated lightly dissonant clashes....Moulton Faux sang with agility and thoughtful shape to her phrases.Courier Post - December 13, 2010


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For teachers who will be instructing students in the new, revised SAT test for 2016.
The Teacher's Guide acts as a companion to Ivy Global's New SAT Guide (1st Edition) by providing detailed curricula as well as advice on classroom management, teaching the New SAT, and motivating students. With seven class curricula and four tutoring outlines that are all customizable, schools and test prep companies who employ the Teacher's Guide will be fully prepared to teach the new SAT.
With Ivy Global's Teacher's Guide teachers can lead students to succeed on the College Board's revised SAT. The guide features brand-new material targeted to the new test, including:
• Seven different class curricula
• Four levels of private tutoring curricula
• Multiple options for curriculum customization and expansion
• Additional answer explanations for Ivy Global's New SAT Guide
• Full answer explanations for diagnostic tests
• Advice for both new and experienced teachers about understanding the New SAT
• Handouts and worksheets to complement instruction
• Classroom management tips
• Private tutoring techniques
This book will also help teachers who will be preparing students for the new PSAT test in 2015, as the PSAT closely mirrors the SAT.


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Being a leader is one of the most difficult positions anyone can occupy especially in the business world. This is because every decision you take can make or break your business. Being a leader has its pluses and negatives, and one of such negatives is the criticisms that come from within your company and those from the prying eyes of societies.
However, for those reading this article, you might feel this is easier said than done, I wouldn't agree any less, perhaps because leadership entails a lot and it takes a lot of guts to make certain decisions as a leader.
As a leader, there is always a transition that exists from being an excellent doer with experience to being a truly visionary leader with foresight, however, achieving this feat comes with its myriads of challenges depending on the leadership position one occupies, the number of people you are working with or the kind of company you are managing.
Always remember that when you were just a doer; individual accomplishment was what determined your self-worth, delivering result was the only goal you pursued with zest, while this has the capacity to give you contentment, transiting from a doer to a visionary leader involves more than you can imagine. Below are strategies to help you transit from a doer to a truly visionary leader.
Define What Success Looks Like For Your Team and Share It Broadly and Consistently
As a leader you must strive to define what you consider a success, this will ensure you and your team are goal driven and know what's at stake.
Establish Clear Expectations for Each Person and Position on Your Team
As a visionary leader, you must spell out what each member of your team needs to contribute to ensuring that your goal of being successful is achieved on the long run.
Make Peace with the Fact That You Can't Know Everything
This is where a lot of leaders get it wrong. As a truly visionary leader, you must be willing to learn and accept the fact that you can't know everything. Thus, you must humble yourself and learn from others.
Support Your Team and Colleagues by Helping Them Solve Problems
Having a thriving business is not the responsibility of one individual but the collective responsibility of both the leader and his team. Hence you must assist your team every now and then to solve problems that may arise.
Ask Smart Questions That Provoke Insight and Action
One of the cardinal responsibilities of being a leader is your ability to hand down responsibility to every member of your team; however, your team could be more productive when you inquire their opinions on a certain issue. These questions would be to provoke and bring about innovative ideas from your team.
Eliminate Confusion by Clearing Obstacles
Every business is beset with certain obstacles and problems that can hinder its growth. Hence it is the responsibility of a truly visionary leader to spot these obstacles and clear them so that he and his team can have a soft landing or effectively handle these challenges whenever they surface.
Like I said earlier, the transition from being a doer to being a truly visionary leader is difficult, to say the least, but you must strive and always remember that, where there is a will, there is a way.


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There are certain trends in the foodservice industry that needed to go. Like artisanal toast. And designer water.
But if you're in the restaurant business – or thinking of getting into it – things are changing a lot from where they were even a few short years ago. Technology as well as the particular palates of millennials have made the whole restaurant industry adapt.
Two of the leading consulting firms – Baum & Whiteman and Technomic – released their reports on the top foodservice industry trends they see for 2015. And so you don't have to sift through those entire reports, we've boiled it down to the restaurant and food trends most pertinent for you.
The Chipotlization of Everything
Ok, so Chipotlization is not a word. What it refers to is the model Chipotle has used to effectively take over the burrito world: Lots of options, customization, and quality ingredients.
These are all key trends moving forward, especially in the fast-casual arena. Five Guys, for instance, offers an alleged 250,000 ways to order a burger. Spots like Blaze Pizza are offering a similar number of combinations for pizzas.
And people want to make those combination themselves. Sure, you can come up with some zany creations to whet the collective appetite, but ultimately customers are valuing the ability to customize. Burger King, though they've slipped, may have been ahead of their time in promoting "have it your way."
You'll need a story for your ingredients too. Maybe you DO order everything from Cisco and have freezers on-site, but you'll need a few things to talk about as consumers are increasingly looking to see if products were raised hormone-free, free-range, and other sustainable ways. So consider updating your restaurant's menu if you want to keep pace with growing competition.
Fast Casual is King
Saying you eat fast food these days is getting you almost as many judgmental looks as saying you smoke. McDonald's hasn't produced a same-restaurant monthly gain since 2013, and as such even that QSR giant is looking to go more fast-casual with smaller menus and upgraded decor. Even Taco Bell hired a celebrity chef to revamp their menu a few years back.
Similarly, as we are squarely in the era of the $17 restaurant hamburger, consumers are looking more at places with good food and a casual atmosphere. So while your life's dream may have been to serve your grandma's recipes to eager seated customers, you may find more success in having them look up to order rather than down.
Sustainability is Essential
"Locally sourced" is another buzzword that's on the rise in 2015. Now that Wal-Mart is offering organic products, environmentally conscious consumers are looking more at the global footprint of their food than at how it's produced.
Now, if you're in Nebraska, don't start trying to sell locally sourced salmon, but if there are farms nearby to your business mention them by name on the menu. Will 98% of your customers have any idea what those farms are? Probably not. But most will pretend to, and that's all you need.
Complicate Your Beverages
Unless you're a drink-slinging dive bar, the days of hiring pretty people to add alcohol to mixers and pour domestic drafts are over. Even the days of offering simple sodas are coming to an end. Now, even in a fast-casual environment, customers are looking for craft beers, inventive cocktails and a wine selection that's at least better than what you'd find at 7-11.
Not that you need to go hiring "mixologists" with long beards and suspenders to craft the drink menu for your burrito shop. But at the very least you should play around at home with drinks involving herbal liqueurs and fresh ingredients to come up with something unique to your restaurant.
Similarly, past the usual Bud, Bud Light, Corona and Heineken, find some local craft beers to offer by the bottle so people can get some value added to their beverage selection.
If you've got the ability, make some home-made sodas with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. Or at the very least stock some from your beverage vendors. And wine on tap is trending as well, if you don't want to carry a large volume of bottles.
Online Ordering and Electronic Payment
Though we're not one to suggest ditching the traditional waiters, many restaurants now are offering touchscreens for people to order their food, complete with pictures. Also, mobile apps that allow online ordering are becoming essential in the fast-casual arena, and more customers will expect the ability to pay with their phones.
Catering to Specialized Diets
As much as we know you LOVE people who spend half an hour asking about the preparation methods of your ketchup, people with gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo and other trendy diets are becoming a substantial section of your customer base. So while catering to them might not be your first choice, the reality is you need to. Because if one person in a group can't eat at your restaurant, but can elsewhere, guess where that group is going to go? Squeaky wheel and whatnot…
Small Plates and Asian Flavors
The millennial generation is far more comfortable with sharing than those before. Look no further than Car2Go or AirBnB to see that. This is true with food as well: millennials prefer smaller plates with more variety.
A leader among those "smaller plates" are spots serving dumplings, sushi and other Asian delicacies. But as Japanese and Chinese cuisines have dominated the market for years, this year is primed for Korean and Vietnamese cuisines to make a major impact.
So even if your restaurant is established, there are always ways to reinvent yourself. If you're a restaurant owner and you're not keeping up with the food trends, you will risk being left behind. And if you're entering the market, these are all things you must take into account. It may not fit the model you have in your head but it is, like it or not, the way new restaurants are going to be successful.


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A favorite of jazz legends, born in speakeasies where late night blended into early morning, fried chicken and waffles is the ultimate mash up of sweet and salty.
For the Waffles:
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups soymilk
- 1/4 cup melted non-dairy butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix the soymilk, butter, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Pour the soymilk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir as little as possible – until it is just blended. Cook on a waffle iron for 3 to 5 minutes, generously greasing both grills with oil or butter before each waffle.
For the Chicken:
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 pound mock chicken
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- Vegan margarine
Mix together the flour and cornmeal in a deep bowl. In a separate bowl, place 1/2 cup water.
Add 1/3 cup of the flour mixture to the bowl of water and stir. Add the baking powder to the dry flour mixture and mix.
Dip chunks of the chicken into the batter, then dredge each piece of chicken into the flour mixture and coat.
Fry chicken pieces in hot oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet or deep fryer until crispy and golden brown, turning as needed.
For snacking, slice the waffles into strips and cut small "popcorn" pieces of chicken before frying. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.


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Review: Assaggio Ristorante
Alexia Frangos
Assaggio Ristorante is regarded as one of the most chic, high quality, and award winning establishments in Hyde Park. Where else can you be wined, dined, and taken on a ride to experience some of the best authentic Italian favourites and infusions, right in the heart of Adelaide? Assaggio Ristorante!
Assaggio Ristorante was the first of the three Assaggio establishments around Adelaide, with the Assaggio Café in Campbelltown and Assaggio Gourmet Products Stall at the Central Markets arriving shortly after.
Situated in the midst of King William Road, Assaggio Ristorante brings a charismatic and welcoming atmosphere from the exterior with the signature colours of red, white, and chestnut brown. The restaurant is much cosier and intimate than its sister Assaggio Café, and it caters for up to 80 people with modern décor of red curtain covered walls and plush cushions, as well as carpet for the flooring, significantly reducing the noise.
When arriving to the restaurant, the wait staff are cheerful and welcoming, with pleasant greetings and smiles all-round, whilst all impeccably presented; catering to the diners every need and request with complete professionalism and poise. The tables are draped with white linen tablecloths and set with wine glasses ready to be served with some of the best wines in Adelaide, carefully selected by father and son founders Jan and Marcin Kierno, with some wines from their own collection. The feature of the restaurant is definitely the extensive selection of red wines, presented from floor to ceiling, something we all wish we had in our own homes!
Now onto the most important aspect of the experience (and life in general), the food! From word of mouth and countless praised internet reviews from previous customers, it is intriguing to see what Assaggio Ristorante has to offer in terms of infusions, flavour, presentation, and quality of the dishes. The menu shows an exquisite range of dishes from poultry to seafood, red meat to game, and vegetarian options, Assaggio Ristorante cater for anyone's taste buds, including allergy sufferers.
To begin the delightful experience, the lovely chefs prepared some complimentary appetisers for the table after ordering delicious main courses and fantastic wines. After entrées came out and plates were almost licked clean, a small serve of tarty blood orange sorbet was presented as a palate cleanser for us to prepare for the main course.
The main courses were served and presented beautifully. Although on the menu it says allow thirty minutes for preparation, they were worth the wait. With the accompaniment of fresh and local ingredients infused in the Italian style dishes, the meals set our senses off, wanting and craving more with every bite.
If you're a huge dessert fan like many of us, you cannot go past the dessert menu at Assaggio Ristorante. Whether you're dining for lunch or dinner, dessert is a must-have item to add to your Assaggio experience. All in-house made desserts are professionally prepared and presented, sending your taste buds on a craving spree for the best tasting dessert in town! The restaurant offers a wide range of desserts perfect for anyone who loves chocolate, coffee, gelato, and everything in between. They also offer an excellent range of T-Bar teas served by the pot – including their own Assaggio Blend – and a variety of coffee choices suited for any mood you're in.
Unsure where to go next time you're craving authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Adelaide? Look no further than Assaggio Ristorante, 92-94 King William Road, Hyde Park, open Monday to Friday 12pm to late, and Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to late.
Check out their website here and like Assaggio Ristorante on Facebook!
All other images taken by Alexia Frangos.


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This page is for those interested in assisting, entertaining, and interacting with the elderly.
Calabasas Savvy Senior TECH HELP
When: Dates and times are very flexible. Contact Charlotte Meyer to arrange a date and time that fits with your schedule.
Where: The Senior Corner at the Calabasas Library
What will I be doing: Interacting with seniors and helping them grow familiar with their cell phones, computers, or other technology gadgets. For more information, see that attached flier.
Contact info: To set up a date/time, contact the TECH HELP volunteer coordinator Charlotte Meyer. Meyer is very easy to talk to and would prefer that you call her at (818) - 222 - 5679. However, you can also email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Silverado Memory Care Community
When: Engagements (Activities with the Seniors) are from 9-12 and 1-5 each day. You do need to meet with them to be oriented to their community, so making an appointment before attending is important.
Where: 25100 Calabasas Road | Calabasas, CA 91304 (click for Google Maps)
What will I be doing: Silverado Memory Care Community is a specialized retirement home designed to accommodate seniors who have dementia. Volunteers will be guided by one of the staff members and interact with the seniors in a variety of ways. Depending on your volunteer time, you can expect to play games with the seniors or engage in stimulating conversations.
** What I need are volunteers who want to be in engagements with our residents. Many of the Seniors are living with Dementia.
Contact info: For any questions, please contact Holly Freedman Hollander (Director of Resident Engagement at Silverado) at email@example.com or (818) 222-1000.
***Note that all activities are subject to change, particularly on special occasions.