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Yay, it's weekend .. time for a new roundup with the best design-related articles and tutorials of last week's blogosphere, hand-picked for you. It's all about webdesign, graphic design, SEO, tutorials, social media and more. A broad scale of topics, but never-the-less the underlying focus is on Design.
Also I see this as my personal bookmarks of great articles from the Community of the last period. The different articles and post are categorized by their main topics. The best way to keep track of these tweets is simply to follow me on Twitter.
Webdesign Coding: CSS, HTML, Javascript, PhP, APIs, etc.
Basic CSS Tricks that Are Not So Basic – Now, it is not an uphill task to keep the codes clean. There are some simple ways to do that. Wondering what they could be?
Creating a Slider Control with the HTML5 Range Input – HTML5 introduces a range of new form elements and functions, including the range input type. With the range input element, you can create sliding controls for your site users.
How to Build a Website Using Twitter Bootstrap and SASS – Part 1 – We will get our hands dirty and code a web page right from scratch using Twitter Bootstrap and SASS. The first part will cover the details of building the folder structure and creating markup using TBS for the layout.
CSS3 Attribute Selector: Targeting The File Type – The attribute selectors is a really useful feature to select an element without adding superfluous
id or
classes. As long as the targeted element has an attribute like
src and
type we don't have to do so.
CSS Columns – One of the newer CSS properties at our disposal is the column set of properties; these properties allow us to create columned containers without the hassle of floats, clears, margins, and more.
More efficient CSS3 transitions – CSS transitions rarely happen in isolation. Adding transitions to groups of elements means there's more to keep track of and more opportunity to add variety. We can also take advantage of how our brains tend to see things to both save ourselves ..
An Introduction to the CSS Flexbox Module – Currently, the CSS Flexbox specification is a working draft! The examples this tutorial covers could potentially fail to work in the future, as browsers change their flexbox implementation to match up with the specification.
JavaScript String Methods Reference – A lot of references I come across have far too much info, so this post will give examples and brief descriptions of some of the most common and useful string-related methods.
CSS Animate Effects We Can Learn From Animate.css – In this tutorial we going to look into the open source project which has become very popular lately…Animate.css. This is a project which is currently hosted on Github where you can download the source. We are going to look at some of the best CSS ..
The CSS Guide – This series has been created to teach you everything you need to know about CSS in order to operate in the web design world. We'd recommend doing a few sections a day, and in no time you'll have mastered CSS! After that we have every CSS property indexed so you can keep track of support for a particular feature.
How We Improved Page Speed By Cleaning CSS, HTML and Images – Site speed can make or break conversion rates and impact your site's revenue, so keep your page load time low by writing code semantically, use best practices and routinely cleaning up your CSS, HTML and images.
Usability, User Experience, Responsive Webdesign, Mobile, etc.
Help Prevent User Screw-Ups With These Awesome Tips – As a designer, it's up to you to help your users avoid these tragic mistakes whenever possible. Today we'll look at some methods that you can use to achieve this goal.
Building a Responsive, Mobile-First Navigation Menu – This tutorial will demonstrate how to develop a complex responsive navigation menu using the "Mobile-First Approach". The aim is to present mobile users with a pseudo-native, touch-conducive and interactive interface that enables them to navigate the website with ease.
Insider views on responsive design: the debate continues – Can't we all just agree? No, not in this lifetime, especially for a topic as highly debated as this one. With the vast number of web developers and designers servicing clients today, and the huge uptake in mobile devices ..
Where Does Advertising Fit In A Responsive World? – Ads are staying and responsive design is staying, yet the fixed nature of ads online don't seem to lend themselves to the flexible layouts of responsive design. It seems as if something has to give.
Pattern Translations – We are accustomed to the phrase "design patterns" which encompasses an established solution to a design problem consisting of purpose, function and appearance. There are lots of libraries cataloging these solutions to help designers and developers make ..
The Beginners' Guide to Benchmarking User Experience – Here are 6 steps for benchmarking your user experience designs against your client's business objectives. The same approach works whether your clients are internal to your organisation or external.
Design Tips for a Cleaner User Interface – Minimalism is the design concept where you build interfaces using only the most important elements. These websites often come out looking very clean and intuitive for users. The style has been adopted in many different fashions ..
Design for Readability – Compared to their print counterparts, the web versions of many magazines give readers a decidedly poor reading experience. Most websites follow a lackluster design model. Will digital publications ever be able to compete with the reading experience ..
Defining And Applying Personas to UX Design – Personas have long been integrated with UX documentation. They help us create fictional users, representative of our real users, which we can reference throughout our creative process to inform and validate our design and UX.
Unified Dropdown Menu: One Menu to Rule All Links – Websites with multiple dropdown menus are known for causing user problems. But how would a single dropdown menu that displayed all of a website's content links fare? It's not common to find a unified dropdown menu on websites today
Basic Usability Ideas for Intuitive Design – In this article I want to share some ideas for basic, fundamental truths to building a usable interface. Designing a website is challenging even as a generic idea of colors, widgets, and wireframe mockups.
The case for responsive webcontent: it's all about the users – There is a case to be made for content to not simply shift or hide, but to change altogether. For it to change based on certain contexts; based on use cases. Top tasks dictate use cases, and use cases dictate content.
Over Messaging The User Experience – While the look of our interfaces has changed over the years, the seeming constant demand to respond to dialogues boxes and information alerts hasn't.
Webdesign in Common, Web Typography, jQuery, Tools, etc.
New tools for web design anddevelopment: June 2012 – It's about time things in the world took a turn for the better, and it makes sense that the upturn should begin online. And best of all, none of our choices will cost you a red cent.
3 Quick Ways to Show Attention to Detail in Web Design – In this article, I'm going to exhibit a few examples of designs on the web that lack that little bit of detail that would make the websites a much more pleasant place to explore.
35 Excellent jQuery and CSS3 Navigation Menus – For this roundup we've prepared 35 fresh (most of them are from 2012), beautiful and straight away usable jQuery and CSS3 navigation menus. All you have to do is customize them for your specific needs!
Mobile Landing Page Optimization – 10 Best Practices for Success – Landing pages can be used for PPC ads, mobile app downloads, promotional campaigns and more. Optimization tactics are intended to boost conversion, improve PPC quality scores, and provide a better user experience
Custom jQuery Effects for Coding Good Websites – The three primary frontend coding languages(HTML5/CSS3/JS) are sometimes overlooked for the more technical details. However we should never forget the roots of our Internet and how websites have come into fruition.
10 essential security tips:protect your site from hackers – You may not think your site has anything worth being hacked for, but websites are compromised all the time. The majority of security breaches are not to steal your data or deface your website, but instead attempts to use your server as an email relay for spam, ..
Create a custom jQuery plug-in – In this article, learn how to quickly create a custom jQuery plug-in. Example code and step-by-step instructions show you how to create a jQuery accordion plug-in. If you know jQuery and are ready to take your skills to the next level, this article is perfect for you.
Make Your Web Pages More Legible With CSS3 Ligatures and Kerning Pairs – Traditionally, ligatures were created by inserting HTML entities, but in modern browsers it is much easier to turn on the appropriate CSS property. CSS3 offers many controls for kerning, but the easiest and fastest is very simple.
Designing the Dreaded Form – As much as they are dreaded, forms play an important role in many websites and designing them should involve careful planning of their layout.
Graphic Design, Brand Identity, Typography, Print Design, Icons, etc.
Understanding the Inner Glow Setting in Photoshop – we will explain every aspect of Photoshop's layer styles feature and show you how to unlock their potential. In this article, we will explain the settings behind the Inner Glow and how it can be used.
15+ Vintage & Retro Typography Illustrator Tutorials – Here's a collection of vintage & retro Adobe Illustrator tutorials dedicated to typography. These tutorials have been design beautifully with step by step instructions on helping you to create the perfect vintage/retro text ..
10 Useful Tips on Creating an Effective Logo Design – Creating an effective logo design that best captivates people's attention and sticks to their minds takes some careful planning, execution and tests. With all the thousands of brands out there, and the millions of images and visuals ..
Time Saving Tips For Adobe InDesign – Being able to use something as versatile as Adobe InDesign as a pro means being efficient. Creativity is so often held back by the speed of navigating software, and InDesign can be no different.
15 Top Tips for Becoming a Great Graphic Designer – Whether you're a design amateur or ace, sometimes a little help goes a long way. Here are 15 top tips to help you grow into a great graphic designer.
The Anatomy of a Business Card. Design Principles and Examples – Business card is the first thing which can give people an idea about what you`re actually doing and how you can help them through your business. But above these, people can actually perceive your business principles by only watching at your business card.
26 High Quality Adobe Photoshop Tutorials 2012 – In this article, we are presenting High Quality Adobe Photoshop Tutorials 2012 that will guide you how you can maximize your expertise and efficiency by exploring this astonishing tool.
Take Your Typography To the Next Level With the Glyph Palette – Accessible through Illustrator's (or InDesign's) type menu, the Glyphs palette is a powerful tool when it comes to taking control of your typography. Glyphs are simply the symbols associated with the keys on the keyboard, but the glyphs palette ..
Mastering Complex Selections in Photoshop – Having the ability to effectively extract an image from its background is an essential skill for any designer, photographer, or creative professional. Many times we have unique challenges when attempting to separate a subject from its setting.
The Comprehensive Guide to Bevel and Emboss – In this article, Part 6: The Comprehensive Guide to Bevel and Emboss, we will explain the settings behind Bevel and Emboss, including Contour and Texture, and how they can be used.
Blogging, Social Media, Writing, Content Strategy, etc.
How To Write Attention Grabbing Blog Post Titles – With Examples – A blog post's title can make or break the success of an article. Bloggers strive to create attention-grabbing, irresistible headlines that result in full reads, improved conversions and social sharing.
3 Facebook "Like Button" Tricks You May Not Know – The Facebook 'Like' button is a powerful tool you can utilize to increase the fan base for your brands, companies and products. As part of the marketing strategy for many pages, this Like button is used as a 'gate' before ..
Simple Steps To Visually Increase Interest In Your Blog Posts – The most important part of any blog post is the content itself. However there's more to content than words on a page. How your post appears visually contributes to its readability. It helps people decide quickly if they'll stick around to read.
Improve WordPress Visual Editor for any theme with Editor Stylesheets – What good is a WYSIWYG editing interface if it fails to show what your marked-up content really looks like? Many themes do not make use of editor styles, even though they've been available since WordPress version 3.
Create A Responsive, Mobile-First WordPress Theme – WordPress is an extremely popular, flexible, easy to use and open-source blogging and CMS system. And the need is growing for more beautifully designed and coded WordPress themes that work well across all of these devices.
10 Tutorials For Developing WordPress Themes – Being able to design custom WordPress themes is almost a must for today's web designers. The fun thing with WordPress is that there's always something new that you can learn to make the platform work better for you and your clients.
How To Speed Up Your WordPress Websites Loading Times – Every website owner want to speed up their website load time. Even the search engines like Google love the website load time when considering for indexing and page ranking means Web search ranking also depends on site speed.
WordPress Roles and Capabilities: The Basics – In this first part, we'll walk through the basics and inner workings of the WordPress users, roles and capabilities system. No functions or code will be covered in this part. So you can jump to the next one if you are interested only in ..
Converting a Web Template into a WordPress Theme – before you can port your existing website or template into WordPress, you need to have a basic understanding of both HTML and CSS. WordPress uses PHP function calls to retrieve or call data elements.
Highlighting a WordPress Site's Best Content – From "sticky" posts to featured post tabs and jQuery-based slider boxes, authors are increasingly creating a designated area near the top of their website's index page which is exclusively used for featuring a site's best content.
Master the WordPress Loop – Oh, The Loop. It's a living, breathing thing. It's the backbone of WordPress – the part that makes everything tick. Without The Loop, there would be no dynamic content (very little, anyway). Using The Loop, we can print any content, in any format we want.
How to Start a WordPress Website? – Building an attractive website is now easy as pie. One of the best open source platforms for the job is a Content Management System (CMS) called WordPress.
Everything About WP Auto-Save and Post Revision – Two features that have received enough bashing are WordPress Auto-Save and WordPress Post-Revising. These are more or less interconnected with each other and the codes that control them are capable enough to turn off any average webmaster.
How to Optimize the WordPress Front-End for Speed – That leaves you with optimizing the website which is 9 times out of 10 what needs to be "fixed". Please also note that each page is unique and must be diagnosed separately. How do we diagnose the page?
WordPress Roles and Capabilities: Functions of Note – The series will cover the architecture and design of user roles in WordPress; highlight the most important functions for interacting with users and managing roles and capabilities; and in the last tutorial, we are going to build a real-life example that demonstrates the usefulness of this API.
Search Engine Optimalization, Conversions, Analytics, etc.
9 Questions to Shape and Future-Proof Your Link Building Strategy – Here's a checklist of questions to help you understand if a potential client is ready to make a change from a previously one-dimensional link building strategy. This checklist would also serve for an ..
Is Your Blog Over-optimized? – The current hot topic in the search engine optimization world is Google's recent Penguin update—a move the search giant claims is intended to help reduce the presence of over-optimized web pages in the natural search results.
Connection speed and web design – Reach out to these people when you do your website design. If you're designing a website for those who may still be using 56k modems, a page full of videos, graphics and intense JavaScript isn't going to fly.
21 Interesting Myths about SEO – "Research" is the most important part of this field and you always have to go with the updates. Maybe you are not aware of those techniques which worked in past years but they don't work now.
Make Your Text Attractive Using Illustrator Tutorials – In this round-up, a handy collection of Adobe Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials for designers, you can provide attractive and stunning text effects, by using these text effect tutorials.
Swatch Book with CSS3 and jQuery – A tutorial about how to create a swatch book like component that let's you open and rotate the single swatches revealing some details. We will be using CSS transforms and transitions and create a simple jQuery plugin.
SASS and Compass for Web Designers: The Header – We're going to continue building our Creative Portfolio web page with SASS and Compass. On this occasion, we'll turn our attention to the header area, the primary navigation and some featured images.
Coding a Guided Registration Form with jQuery – In this tutorial I want to demonstrate how we can build such an interface with CSS3 and jQuery. We can embed hidden form tips which only display when the user has focused on a particular field. These hints can be used to denote syntax, such as the required length of usernames or passwords.
How to grab Dribbble feed with jQuery and CSS3 – Today, we are going to look at dribbble's API. Dribbble is a place to show off your design, it's based on invitation basis, therefore, most designs are of high quality.
JavaScript Tutorial: Parallax Effect, Thumbnail Shifting and Sequential Window Opening – his tutorial will explain several techniques such as Parallax Effect, Thumbnail Shifting and Sequential Window Opening. This tutorial will only focus on the very important codes to achieve those techniques.
Creating A Volume Controller With JQuery UI Slider – In this post we will code a PSD UI and turn it into something more functional. We are going to code the following PSD UI Slider to be applied as the jQuery UI Slider theme.
Freelance, Business and Workflow Related Stuff
10 designer tips for a successful side project – Read these pro tips on how to embark on a personal project, and discover the main things you need to consider along the way! Most designers, at some point, have considered taking on a personal project.
How to Make a Living in the Web Industry – Like most small business owners, you and I probably decided to go into business for ourselves because we has a skill we loved and figured we could make money offering our services. But when the honeymoon ended, we realized it wasn't that simple.
What's the magic number of design proofs your clients get? – Presenting multiple proofs provides our clients an avenue to make choices they are so eager to make. You might even stumble upon …But Not TOO Much!
3 Strategies for Determining a Project Budget for Clients – Pricing is often the final factor that determines if a client you are pursuing will hire you. When it comes time to pricing your services, how do you put together a package that provides your client with an accurate projected budget?
What to Expect When Designing for Startups – Designing for startups can feel more like a whirlwind than an actual design project. The process can be a rough road to travel if you are not prepared for the full experience.
Lost Any Business Lately? – Maybe it's time to refocus your message on a new target audience. Appealing to everyone doesn't work and never did. Zero in on a target audience that can benefit from your brand and inspire a whole new direction.
How to make more money as a freelance designer – Among designers, most want to become freelancers for the freedom you can get from it, but few actually start freelancing because of the lack of financial security. However, it is not that hard to make a decent income as a freelancer.
How to Make a Living in the Web Industry – According to at least one survey, having a written business plan doubles your chance of success, yet most don't have one. One key piece of that equation is: how much revenue must I generate in order to make a living and a profit?
F*cking Brilliant, a great Read or just magnificent Tips!
Designer's block: A Q&A with Trent Walton – Inspired Mag chats with Walton about where he starts to conceptualize complex design, why arrogance at a young age can be a good thing, and what app he's currently obsessed with (that's not his own).
Vendor prefixes are fucking batshit crazy - OK, I'm now officially fed up with vendor prefixes, and to a lesser extent with Firefox and Opera who've gone batshit crazy on us all once more. The reason? The
device-pixel-ratio media query.
Tips For A Finely Crafted Website – Good Web designers know what many others might not realize: that creating a truly beautiful website requires care, time and craft. And similar to how a craftsperson molds their creation by combining raw materials, skill and unwavering focus on the vision, a beautiful design is ..
The Biggest UX Secret – That secret: the fundamentals of UX Design don't change. As long as you know them, you can solve any problem, at any time, no matter how up to date you are with the latest trends and methods.
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Vintage Circus Style: Nostalgia + Mystery
Best of Etsy
The circus is a little bit of nostalgia mixed with a little bit of mystery. Relive some circus fun with silhouettes of elephants, circus fonts and drawings of the strong man.
The lighted letters are a particular favorite from this decor style. They look great in industrial, minimalist or vintage spaces.
Shown above from left to right:
1. Circus Marquee Letters, $110.00 from West Vintage Trading Co
2. Large Circus Carousel Table Lampshade, £80.00 from Butterscotch Bee Sting
3. Circus aimals Ironstone bowls, $25.00 from Geek Details
4. Circus Elephant Vintage Art Print, $10.00 from Encore Prints
5. Man Chain Silk Screened Cotton Canvas Throw Pillow, $60.00 from Utilitarian Franchise
• Before & After: IKEA Circus Tent
• Jamison, Alec & Zion's "Elegant Circus" Home
(Images: As credited above.)
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Thank you for featuring my circus *animal* bowls :)
Love those circus marquis letters. They're amazing.
I've been accumulating vintage circus-themed items like mad lately! They're so fun and unique.
I just looked at Butterscotch Bee Sting's store ~ marvelous ~ so creative!
All these are wonderful.

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2012's 'Best of the Rest' video games
The dog days are here, but 2012 should finish strong for gamers
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"Assassin's Creed 3," which takes players back to the days of the Revolutionary War, is on many gamers' "must have" lists for what remains of 2012. (UbiSoft)
For many gamers, this is a great time to reboot and actually get outside for a change, because as far as the release calendar goes, we are in the eye before the storm. Even with titles like "BioShock: Infinite" and "Grand Theft Auto V" shelved until 2013, there are still quite a few gems yet to be released in 2012.
"Borderlands 2"
Sept. 18
Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/PC
This stylized, arty shooter is unlike anything else on the market. The first "Borderlands" took a relatively stale genre and tricked it out with RPG-like customization and one-of-a-kind visuals. It is no small wonder it was the surprise hit of 2009. With so many shooters to choose from, "Borderlands 2" will stand out this fall due to a look and feel that is simply more innovative than almost all trigger-pullers out there.
"World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria"
September 25
MMORPG expansion
If you have been waiting eight years to give "World of Warcraft" a spin, but have been on the fence for some reason, maybe warrior Panda monks will entice you into joining the legion of "WoW" players. The new expansion pack will revamp the game's pet battle system, as well as introduce new territory and of course a new race in the Pandarens. Fair warning for new players: by the time you join up, all the "Kung Fu Panda" jokes will have gotten old already.
Oct. 9
Stealth action
Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/PC
News of Arkane Studios' release through Bethesda came later in the year, but it must be good to go up against "Assassins Creed 3" in the genre. The setting looks unique and detailed in a gloomy turn-of-the-century way, and the gameplay appears to be sneaky and satisfying. Appropriately, this game wasn't on our radar to begin the year, and may skulk through the shadows onto our "best of 2012" lists.
"Assassin's Creed 3"
Oct. 30
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20 Feb 2013
Nearly every chief executive and chief financial officer that Ian Hannam had worked with in the previous 20 years turned up for his leaving drinks last summer, according to attendees. The standard speech was delivered not by a JP Morgan colleague, but by Mick Davis, chief executive of mining giant Xstrata and a long-time client.
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This year, the restaurant Daniel, a New York institution now in its 20th year, is going to host the New York Oscar viewing party. It is the only event officially hosted by the Academy, for East Coast-based members, film industry executives and several hometown celebrities.
Chef Daniel Boulud is going to create a special menu for the evening and will include some cocktails and canapés that give a nod to several of this year's nominated films.
He comes to the Good Day Café to make lamb chops.
Marinated Lamb Chops with Two Sauces
Daniel's Dish: Entertaining at Home with a Four Star Chef, Daniel Boulud, Filipacchi Publishing, 2003
Makes 4 servings
For the Lamb:
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, finely crushed or ground
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, finely crushed or ground
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 small dried chile, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 sprigs mint, leaves chopped
2 sprigs thyme, leaves chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Twelve 3-ounce lamb rib chops (cut 1 inch thick), fat trimmed and bone cut to 2 inches
Salt and freshly ground pepper
For the Gingered Tomato Sauce:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
1 shallot, finely chopped
6 beefsteak tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
For the Spiced Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup Greek or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 sprigs mint, leaves very thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped and mashed into purée
For the Crispy Salad:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 hearts of romaine, trimmed and leaves separated
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced
10 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
To Make the Lamb:
1. Put the coriander, fennel, cumin, and chile into a small skillet and toast over high heat until very fragrant. Set aside 1/8 teaspoon of the spice mixture for the yogurt sauce.
2. Stir together the remaining spice mixture, garlic, mint, thyme, and olive oil in a large baking dish. Add the lamb; toss to coat with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The Next Day, To Make the Tomato Sauce:
3. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and shallot and cook until softened but not colored. Reduce the heat to low; add the tomatoes, and cook until very soft, about 45 minutes, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a fork as they cook. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
To Make the Yogurt Sauce:
4. Stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, mint, garlic, and the reserved 1/8 teaspoon spice mixture until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water. Transfer to a serving bowl; set aside.
To Make the Salad:
5. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Combine the romaine, fennel, radishes, and cucumber in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
To Finish the Lamb:
6. Remove the lamb from the marinade. Pat dry, cover with plastic wrap, and bring to room temperature.
7. Meanwhile, prepare a very hot grill. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Season the chops with salt and pepper and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
To Serve
Re-whisk the lemon dressing. Drizzle over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Place three lamb chops and some salad on each dinner plate. Serve the sauces separately.
Wine Pairing: The meat's potent flavors demand a Syrah-based wine with smooth, supple tannins and unadulterated oomph, such as Fattoria di Manzano's Podere Il Bosco 1998 and the Villa Pillo 1999, both Tuscan Syrahs. For a fuller taste, try the spicy 1999 Primitivo di Mandurai from Felline, also an Italian wine.
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Sushi Ko - Chevy Chase
- Address:
5455 Wisconsin Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815Neighborhood:
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Cuisine:
SushiPrice: $30 and under
Sushi Ko - Chevy Chase
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.sushikorestaurants.com/
- Phone: 3019611644x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Dinner Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese, Asian
- Executive Chef: Handry Tjan
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: We have large sushi platters available
- Special Events: We have a private dining room and are able to accommodate for large events and buyouts.
A word from Sushi Ko - Chevy Chase
The Sushi Ko food philosophy is Cuisine of Subtraction. According to Creative Director Daisuke Utagawa, subtraction allows chefs to reveal the essence of each ingredient in it's most honest yet refined state. By subtly combining other ingredients, a taste sensation is created that demonstrates the complexity and beauty of nature for the eye and the palate.Continued
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Sushi Ko - Chevy Chase reviews from OpenTable diners
94 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4Service4
- Ambiance3.7Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (45)neighborhood gem (40)special occasion (25)great for lunch (21)kid-friendly (17)good for groups (15)great for outdoor dining (14)romantic (12)hot spot (10)notable wine list (8)vibrant bar scene (5)late-night find (4)great for brunch (2)scenic view (1)Show More
- Perfect for sushi fanatic grandkidLPG1VIPDined on 9/18/2014Our ten-year old grandson polished off 30 sushi roll pieces at his birthday dinner -- a happy tradition since the first time he fell in love with Sushi Ko five years ago. Our waiter was wonderful -- it definitely enhanced the experience to have a friendly efficient server not rattled by our slightly raucous party of six ordering in multiple stages.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Upbeat atmosphere sets the toneLPG1VIPDined on 9/13/2014Even if every single dish is not absolute perfection, dining at Sushi Ko is nonetheless a happy experience. We particularly enjoy the veggie tempura and the tuna element rolls. Also a big plus: with a reservation, we're always seated immediately, and the table service is invariably attentive and efficient.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Soft crabDCGourmetVIPDined on 9/12/2014The soft crab at Sushiko is one of the most phenomenal things I've eaten -- anywhere. That plus Chefs Handry and Piter's incredible sashimi (just ask them to feed you!) make this my favorite place to dine. Altogether wonderful.Special Features:
- ConfusionBexleyVIPDined on 9/11/2014Food was fine. Server was confused by the order and argued with us about when we said we wanted the various dishes.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazingly deliciousHappy2dineVIPDined on 8/31/2014We started going to the original Sushi Ko when it opened decades ago but stopped for many reasons. We recently tried the Chevy Chase Sushi Ko and fell in love with the place, and we now look forward to going every week. Everything we have ordered has been perfect. The fish is so fresh and delicious whether it is sushi, sashimi or ceviche everything has been amazing, and the hot dishes are always cooked perfectly whether it is more fish or a delicious piece of very satisfying meat. And if you have room, the deserts are all great as well. To top it off, they have a great wine selection and the staff is always very courteous and professional. Our new favorite restaurant and we have been to many! Can't wait to go back.Special Features:
- CupcakeWonkVIPDined on 8/24/2014Hard to find, but good sushi. Not worth the price.
- DisapointedCommanderTomDined on 8/19/2014I have been a big fan of Sushi Ko since I returned from Japan over thirty years ago. The Glover Park Sushi Ko was a gem. My favorite Japanese restaurant in DC has become too "hip" The staff were Americans who did not speak Japanese, the sushi is no longer the main attraction, but while still present - in smaller size - has been replaced with "hipster" fusion. All that said, they do have a great single malt collection.Special Features:
- Very GoodDCdinerDined on 8/18/2014Sushiko has an attractive interior as well as outdoor seating. The menu is varied and has a number of appealing choices. It was my first experience in this restaurant and I will certainly return.Special Features:
- cedbVIPDined on 8/17/2014I love the food here, but I've never been impressed with the service. Specifically, the service is friendly, but just rather inattentive. Every time I go, I've noticed that we have to flag down a waiter for more water, let alone any other beverages. I much prefer to take the food to go.
- Bethesda DinnerxkingjamezDined on 8/15/2014I went with my girlfriend after work to begin our Restaurant Week at this restaurant. The service was outstanding, but I felt like the Restaurant Week menu was cheap and weak. It did not please me because the portions were not fulfilling nor exciting to eat. I thought the plate presentation could have been better to match the price. Overall, it was an okay experience and I was fine with the small dinner.Special Features:
- Great sushi but a tad overpricedtmpm75Dined on 8/13/2014Sushi-ko has an amazing variety of sushi, with standouts including the softshell crab roll. Sashimi is top quality, and so is the mushroom salad. Some of the pricing deserves a look, though--if you spend $17-21 on an entree, as my partner did, you should at least get a bowl of rice (apparently rice costs extra and you have to ask--no one warns you that a grilled fish has no accompaniments). Similarly, the more pedestrian sushi choices are pricier than they should be, especially when the fish portion is smaller than in other places, and $12 for a can of Sapporo is over the top even for Chevy Chase. Decor is modern and attractive, and service is generally good.Special Features:
- Big price, small portionsMssushiVIPDined on 7/29/2014Disappointed with how small the rolls and sushi were; even more disappointed when the bill came: over $120 for two drinks, two appetizers, two sushi orders and two rolls.Special Features:
- MehOpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 7/29/2014Not up to the usual standard. The tuna tartare had no flavor or texture. The food was just not up to par.Special Features:
- One of our favorites for sushiLPG1VIPDined on 7/26/2014We rarely order edamame since so often it seems like they've been waiting forever in the steamer, and let's face it, edamame aren't exactly the sine qua non of a great Japanese meal. But it's worth mentioning that the almost-burn-your-fingers hot and perfectly salted edamame at our last Sushi-Ko meal were a real treat. Customers do notice when the little things are done right!! We also enjoyed the veggie tempura. The salmon mango rolls were good but not a standout because the component elements did not stand out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best SushiDCDinerVIPDined on 7/25/2014The sushi is always fresh, creatively prepared and delicious. Service is confusing--several different people wait on each table, and it can be slow. Only downside to otherwise great restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great *cooked* seafood dishesDCGourmetVIPDined on 7/19/2014Our dining partners don't do sushi/sashimi, so we had some fabulous cooked dishes: (1) the all-time best soft crab I've ever had, (2) burikama, the yellowtail collar roasted with sea salt, and (3) roasted bronzino with cherry tomatoes. All absolutely outstanding! We love this place.Special Features:
- Horriable serviceAndyDined on 7/7/2014We reached on time at 7;30 and they seated us in the back room which was dark and dingy. The waiter promptly took out order at about 7:35 and till 8:30 we were waiting for our food. We kept asking the waiter and his reply was that its coming. Finally after complaining to the manager, as we could not wait any longer because we had kids with us the food suddenly started coming. She personally came and apologised. We even placed an order after 8;30 as another guest joined us and that food came within 5 minutes. It's not that they could not deliver, i guess they choose not to before. The manager was nice enough to gave a 20% discount on the bill, but the bad taste has been left.
- great sushi night outkp1977Dined on 7/5/2014Lucked out and were able to enjoy a our sshi in the outdoor seating. Service was excellent tonight, and the sushi was top quality as always.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 3* for the food, 5* for the martiniLPG1VIPDined on 7/5/2014I recently introduced a friend to Sushi Ko at lunchtime. The tuna Element Rolls were incredible with each "element" distinct and in perfect harmony. Unfortunately, that was not the case last night when the same dish tasted only of less than pristinely fresh tuna. We're Sushi Ko regulars and do regularly enjoy our meals there but there are some inconsistencies that occasionally make for a less than first rate experience. That said, I raised the total food score on this review from three to four stars because of the absolutely perfect vodka martini.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding as alwaysSushiFanDCDined on 7/5/2014Service was great. Food was amazing. The wagyu beef served with the hot rock is divine.Special Features:
- Happiness for sushi lovers!onthetown1Dined on 7/3/2014Our recent out-of-town guests love sushi and Sushi-Ko was dining choice for our group. Three adults, an 18, 13, and 9 year-old all enjoyed several courses and numerous dishes including dessert, of course! We'll bring other sushi lovers here!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rude Female Maitre DLisie610VIPDined on 7/2/2014We were seated at a table where there was a view of stacked kitchen items and what looked like a hamper. I asked if it was possible to be moved as there were other empty tables. The female Maitre D was very rude and told us we couldn't move! I was shocked particularly because Sushi Ko's service is usually wonderful. I insisted that we be moved and we were. The small lobster and scallop dish is wonderful as is the soft shell crab roll.
- Great MealanonymousDined on 6/28/2014We really enjoyed the meal. The only item that was not enjoyed was the ginger margarita.Special Features:
- Amazing sashimiDCGourmetVIPDined on 6/26/2014We had some fabulous sashimi, especially the smoked salmon & goat cheese tartare. It sounds like a weird combination, but it was sensational!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant surpriseBetsyVIPDined on 6/22/2014We had gone to Sushi Ko Chevy Chase shortly after it opened, and were disappointed relative to the Georgetown branch. But if our dinner Sunday evening was typical, then it's much improved. Everything we had was great, with the salmon ceviche, age tofu and ginger margarita both being standouts. Since it was a nice evening, we ate outside, which was very pleasant (even though it's by a parking lot). Eager to go back.Special Features:
- Great Food but Very LoudOutofTownerDined on 6/17/2014We had a great meal; service was great; and it was a perfect place to bring our kids with us. This is a very noisy restaurant so come prepared!Special Features:
- nofstfdnofstfdDined on 6/12/2014We were regular patrons of Sushi Ko in Glover Park for many years and it was a big favorite. It was a neighborhood restaurant with great Japanese food and a warm, friendly atmosphere - we got to know the sushi-chefs, waitresses etc. Unfortunately it closed, but we were looking forward to trying the Chevy Chase restaurant - same menu, same prices. Our first try was for lunch and we sat at the Sushi bar, and all OK, so we went back for dinner. Not so good. Awful noisy music (which the manager kindly turned off - kudos to her) and a splashy overbearing atmosphere. But most important, the food was just not up to the the old Sushi-ko standard, and at the relatively high prices it is just not worth the visit.
- Fabulous sashimiDCGourmetVIPDined on 6/7/2014We were four at dinner, and had quite a feast of sashimi, including Hamachi Crudo, which was outstanding. But the highlight was the soft crab kara-age. I could eat several of them, but then I wouldn't have room left for the sashimi!Special Features:
- The Burikama is amazingDCGourmetVIPDined on 5/28/2014Burikama -- roasted yellowtail collar! It's the seafood equivalent of ribs. Amazing stuff. We had 2 orders and wanted more, but we had to have sashimi. Tough choice!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sensory overloadFinedyneVIPDined on 5/28/2014We love to eat at Sushi Ko, in spite of the high noise level. Please, more sound absorption. The servers here wear perfume. I have always considered that a taboo for servers; aromas are part of the dining experience. Add to that an allergy and taste differences, and it becomes offensiveSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 798 reviews are from the Sushi Ko - Chevy Chase reviews archive.
- Genunine sushiPetersonNYDined on 5/24/2014My wife and I lived in Japan for several years which makes us tough critics of sushi. Most US sushi doesn't pass the test. Sushiko's tofu and sushi are authentic, fresh and genuine. There are few oddballs you can skip (potato chips in sushi? please!) but the standards are prepared wonderfully with great fresh ingredients. The tofu, as in Japan, is newly-made and perfect in texture and flavor. Be sure to have the spectacular Age Tofu (agedashi tofu).Special Features:
- Loved the Soft Crab Kara-age!DCGourmetVIPDined on 5/22/2014The kitchen turned out some amazing dishes like the soft crab and the eel tatsuta-age. Absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommended sashimi, as usual.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Solid SushiMarkVIPDined on 5/17/2014My wife is a big sushi fan and always comes away happy. We usually sit at the sushi bar to watch the pros work. Service was typically excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sea-trout tartare!DCGourmetVIPDined on 5/16/2014Chef Handry's latest invention is his sea-trout tartare. We both had it, and loved it. Just stunning. I love this place!Special Features:
- Fabulous service (Alicia) !!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 5/16/2014From start to finish our experience as beyond expectation. Attentive staff, Alicia, our wait person guided our decisions with expert care. She adjusted the temperature of the restaurant & asked if we needed parking validation. Her recommendations were superb. Yellow tail with grapefruit. Attentive not overbearing. We'll be back. Thank you!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnbelievableAshkoshVIPDined on 5/15/2014This was the best sushi I've had in years. Amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great sushiw46erDined on 5/14/2014where we go when we are in Bethesda. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSpecial Features:
- The best sushi in townEatingOutShouldBeFunVIPDined on 5/13/2014The food is so delicious I would love it no matter what, but the service makes it really special. Love it.Special Features:
- Element wonder!RevfreshDined on 5/12/2014They had a special sushi roll called the element. Oh my! It had tiny cubes of raw tuna on top that was like butter! Can't even describe the experience. It also had these dots of wasabi mayo lines up beside it on the long serving plate. I would have eaten it with all the sushi. So good!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fair to Middling; Won't Be BackBethesdaBBVIPDined on 5/11/2014The sushi was fine at best. None in DC is excellent, but this was fine in terms of DC standards (= not good or great). The tempura was overly oily and came with a bizarre ponzu-based dipping sauce. Ponzu is sweet and tart, and does not match the taste of fried food. Ponzu is for onabe (hot pot) of boiled vegetables and meats - and thus a really poor idea. Mediocre soup. Lots lacking in terms of preparation and presentation. Seriously doubt we'll return, I'm sorry to say.


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Being a Disc Jockey or DJ is a lifelong dream for many people who have always wanted to work in the radio industry and to be considered a social icon within their listener range. There are several things in which a person will need to do in order to get into this career, and the sooner that they start preparing, the more likely they are going to be able to make it in the radio industry. Continue Reading
Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles
For those who take a trip to California, they are more than likely going to want to spend some time in Los Angeles, as this is considered one of the more major cities that the state has to offer. Due to the city having so many attractions and things to do, there is certainly going to be something that will be interesting to any person, no matter where their interests lie. Continue Reading
Musicians Should Buy Portable Curling Irons
How many times have we seen musicians walking down the red carpet with messy hair? It is fine for rockers who really wanted to don a messy type of hairstyle. However, it seems like even country and soul musicians come out of the red carpet as if they wanted to be rockers themselves. This is due to their frizzy and messy hair.
Let's face it. Some of these singers just can't make the right decision. Gwyneth Paltrow for instance has come out with several bad hair moments throughout her career. She can either be a hit or a miss. Let's not even mention Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears. Some of their appearances seem like they have just gotten off their bed. In fact, even Katy Perry and Taylor Swift come out with very messy hair at times.
For some of them, appearing with that hairstyle is intentional. However, we all know that others simply don't have enough time to prep up for the big red carpet event. There are those who have just finished taping a music video or preparing for a concert before heading to the event. Those who don't have personal stylists with them all the time no longer have the time to even bother about what their hair would be like. This is why it is highly recommended for them to buy portable curling irons.
How Do These Irons Work?
To begin with, these irons are portable. This means that they can even fit in a bag and be used while riding a car. Most of them are battery-operated. Therefore, there is no need to find an outlet just to use the curling iron. It can easily heat up and let you see the look that you wanted. Some of them are perfect for women with softer and thinner hair. Others can work even with thick and wavy hair. You will also easily get the hang of it. In fact, if you are not yet certain on which curling iron to buy, you can check out the best curling iron here. Once you have chosen the right curling iron, you can now practice using them at home.
For People on the Go
These curling irons might be highly recommended for musicians who have no time to fix their hair for the red carpet event. However, they are also perfect for all women who are always busy. Those who have no time to put on their makeup, let alone curl their hair, can now do so on the way to work. Those who face big people all the time also now have the right partner when preparing for a big meeting or a huge event.
Lesson Learned
We have seen just how much critiques and comments in various social media outlets are thrown upon musicians who have an epic fail during a red carpet gala. Therefore, this recommendation should be strongly heeded. For those who wanted to know which is better between curling wand vs. curling iron, they can visit http://www.woocurls.com/curling-irons-versus-curling-wands/.
Celebrities Who Underwent Plastic Surgery
Many people are in their quest to achieve physical beauty. This is why more and more options are now available to help enhance the appearance. From wrinkles to varicose veins, treatments are available and are provided by doctors from different parts of the world like Annapolis and Cedar Rapids. If you have those twisting blue and purple lines on the surface of your skin, you may consider getting varicose veins treatment in Cedar Rapids. This will give you more confidence to show off your skin. State of the art varicose vein treatment in Annapolis is also available and that includes Clarivein, Endovenous Laser Ablation and Venefit Closure.
If regular people like us are bothered with our physical flaws, what more the celebrities? They are always under the prying eyes of the public and they are also expected to look their best all the time. This may be the reason why a lot of them resort to plastic surgery. These procedures are very common, not just to celebrities, but even for normal people. Some celebrities have admitted to it, but some still don't, though they look completely different then and now and here are some of them.
Joan Rivers
This comedian, actress and host had been the entertainment industry for years and she's popular as one of the hosts of Fashion Police. She is open when it comes to the different procedures that she had throughout the years, including liposuction, tummy tuck, breast reduction and face lift. She also gets Botox regularly to maintain her wrinkle free skin. She even joked that she already had 739 procedures done for cosmetic purposes.
Ashley Simpson
Ashley is a singer and actress, and also the sister of another popular celebrity, Jessica Simpson. She had a nose job, which improved the appearance of her nose. This made the star even more beautiful.
Heidi Montag
She started appearing in the reality series Laguna Beach, since she was Lauren Conrad's friend, who was one of the main casts. Heidi then became a regular on the spin off show, The Hills. The already gorgeous blonde underwent several surgeries to further enhance her appearance, but didn't get the result she was hoping for. Many considered hers as one of the worst in celebrity surgeries. Some of the procedures that she received were breast implants, rhinoplasty, butt augmentation and brow lift. She admitted of regretting it and underwent breast reduction as her implants were too big.
Janice Dickinson
Known as the first supermodel, she was one of the most successful in her modeling years. She became a judge in the hit model search America's Next Top Model. Janice is now running her own modeling agency. Being in the business where you need to always be beautiful, she opted for various procedures, which she is proud of. Botox, facelift and tummy tuck are some of the treatments she had.
The Goddess of Pop is still popular in the entertainment industry. She's not just a singer but an actress as well. She had breast augmentation, as well as some procedures done on her teeth.
If you are thinking of getting plastic surgery like these celebrities, make sure that you do it only with an expert who is certified by the board and who specializes in the area that you need help with. This is to make sure that you achieve the result you wish to get.
Online Music Education
It's a fairly common practice for parents of young children to encourage them to learn how to play a musical instrument. It teaches self-discipline and teamwork, and it enriches the children's lives by exposing them to the arts. However, if the child's interest in music extends beyond that of learning an instrument, the parent's support will often waver. They are concerned about future personal development and employment prospects because they're just not aware of all of the benefits associated with a degree in music education.
A parent has no reason to be concerned about their child's desire to study music education though. In no way is it a dead end pursuit because an online music education opens the doors to a wide range of career and educational opportunities. Even within the realm of music, the career options are almost limitless: public or private school teacher, music tutor, studio singer or musician, booking/talent agent, music librarian, talent scout, sound technician, music distribution, and the list goes on.
A bachelor's degree doesn't limit future educational prospects either. It's possible that the child will want to continue his or her education and earn a master's degree in a non-music related field. Many people earn a bachelor degree in music education, but then continue on in their education to become doctors, lawyers, and scientists.
More than Just Music
Even if the degree recipient doesn't want to pursue further education or a career in music, a music education degree is valuable to them in a real world job search. Employers looking to hire people are searching for the types of personal and professional skills that are acquired by music education students during the course of their studies.
A bachelor's degree in music education doesn't limit the recipient to a life of filling out job applications with no success. The fact that someone has earned a bachelor's degree means that he or she is now qualified for any posted job that requires one. Although it may not seem to make sense that someone with a music education degree would be hired for, say, an office administrative position, consider that employers understand that those who have earned a bachelor's degree have developed strong work ethics, work well under pressure, and that they studied a wide range of courses, not just music.
What Employers See
In addition to the fact that the applicant has proven to be industrious because he or she has worked hard to earn a music education degree, the employer also knows that because of the type of degree earned, the applicant would make an exceptional employee for the following reasons:
Teamwork: It is intrinsic to music. Students of music education are required to work with others and, by the time they graduate, their teamwork skills are well-honed.
Personal accountability: As a musician, the student is required to study, practice and master musical pieces, the majority of which must be done in private. This requires a strong sense of personal accountability on the student's part.
Creativity and personal comfort: Potential employers know that anyone with a music education degree is creative by nature and comfortable with themselves. They also know that type of person makes for a great employee and coworker.
Identifying Patterns: A big part of music education is the ability to identify patterns in music and master them. This skill is often translated into work as a computer programmer, for example.
For those who have earned a degree in music education, it's not necessarily all uphill. Employers know what they're looking for in an employee and, regardless of the fact that the jobs for which one may apply aren't directly associated with music, their music education degree will put them well ahead of many other contenders.
Things To Consider When Buying A New Car
A new car is something that most people will have at one point in time or another. Yet, there are many things that you need to consider when buying a new car. Most people would think that since this is new, there is really nothing to think about, but there are just as many things to think about when compared to buying a used car. Through thinking about these aspects, you can ensure that the new car that you get is going to be one that fits your every need.
1. The price of insurance
With a new car, you can expect to pay more for insurance than what you currently pay for the car you drive. The reason for this is that newer cars are valued higher, since they would cost more to insure. However, the more safety features that the new car has on it is going to drop the price of insurance. The key to remember in this situation is that you need to get a quote to see if the car is really something that you can afford to insure. Definitely check out some of the sites that look at various kinds of insurance coverage, shop around, and make smart and economical choices.
2. Learn how to negotiate
When you are buying a brand new car you need to remember that the price is not set in stone. You will want to negotiate the price in order to get the best deal that is available. Car lots list a price that is often higher than what they really need to make in order to make a profit, since car lots buy these cars from the manufacturer for a fraction of the price of what you are paying. So, be prepared to negotiate. And if there is no negotiation to be had, consider going to another lot and working with a new salesman to find the deal that best fits your financial needs.
3. New cars do lose their value
As soon as you drive off the car lot, you are going to lose resell value. You need to factor in whether this is a financial investment or not. For the most part, cars are not wise financial investments in order to make more money in the long run. However, they can still be a good investment if you are looking to have lower maintenance costs when compared to your current vehicle.
4. Read your sales contract closely
The sales contract is going to have your warranty information and all the necessary information that you have discussed with the salesman. You need to read this carefully to ensure that there is nothing in the contract that could hurt you later. Once you sign a contract, the car is yours and you want to ensure that you are getting a good deal.
Buying a new car is an exciting experience. Yet, this is not something in which a person should jump into. The more hasty the approach, the more likely you are going to find that you did not get a good deal. If you take the time, know your approach and go through the process with efficiency, this can be a great experience.
How to Prevent Being Bored to Death During Job Training
No matter what type of job you have, more than likely you have to take job training classes. Many professions require that their workers take these training classes upon entering into a job with the company and still make workers take these every so often, like once or twice a year. These training courses can be especially boring when you are learning about what you do on a daily basis. There is no wonder that so many people are looking for ways to prevent their boredom during these job training classes. There are several things that you can do to avoid the boredom, and more likely the inattention that you are paying to these courses.
1. Contribute to the class
If you contribute to the class in some way, whether this is sharing an experience or even asking questions, you are going to ensure that you are listening to what the class instructor is telling you. Through actively listening because you know that you are going to contribute, you are going to avoid boredom. In fact, you may find it even educational or fun to be in these classes.
2. Participate with the group activities
If your class allows for group activities, yet these are optional, be sure that you are participating. You are going to find that this will make the time go faster, and you never know when you may learn something new that can be beneficial to your career. Whether you want to become a forklift driver or a disc jockey, make sure you participate in the group. After all, what you are studying is your chosen career path!
3. Do not watch the clock
This is one of the main reasons that people become bored during training courses. They may sit there and simply stare at the clock, watching time slip them by. The old saying that time will pass slower when you are watching it is true. Therefore, avoid looking at the clock, your cell phone or your own personal watch.
4. Utilize breaks as you should
Most training courses are going to put in a few break periods, and you need to use these to the best of your ability. Instead of simply sitting there and waiting for the course to go on, get up and walk around a bit. Talk to others in the class and take the time to recharge your brain and body. If you do this, you are going to be able to pay attention better and you can avoid feeling bored.
5. Don't go into these courses with a negative mindset
If you go into the course knowing that you are going to be bored, you are going to be bored. The fulfillment of these types of courses are based a lot on your mindset. Instead, going into these training courses with the idea that you are going to learn something new or at least learn more about concepts that you are already embracing. Through having a positive mindset you can beat boredom easily. Although some of these kinds of courses can be downright dull, sometimes you will find some training that is actually worthwhile. When you do – be thankful!
Training courses may not be that great to listen to when they are focused on the job that you already do. But, being bored in these types of classes does not have to be automatic. Through having the right mindset and utilizing these tips listed, you can make these courses a learning experience that you enjoy.


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