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Smokefree travel - including transportation and lodging - is popular and becoming more prevalent each year. ANR encourages travelers to speak up for and expect smokefree hotels both in the U.S. and when traveling internationally.
Tip: Be sure to add smokefree air to your online reviews of hotels on Trip Advisor, Yelp, Flyer Talk, and other travel sites.
In just the past five years, 100% smokefree hotels have gone from being almost non-existent to becoming practically the national norm. The trend started with individual properties around the U.S. and then expanded to chains.
In 2006, the year of the landmark Surgeon General's Report on secondhand smoke, Westin (a Starwood brand) announced the first national 100% smokefree hotel policy for all its properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. This was a huge turning point for the industry. At the time, a Westin hotel's restaurants and bars may have been one of the few smokefree eating or drinking options in an entire city (Charlotte, North Carolina comes to mind) before smokefree laws were in place.
Westin's groundbreaking policy created a domino effect and was expanded upon by Marriott, which adopted a smokefree policy for all of its U.S. properties, as well as across all its entire portfolio of brands (including Marriott, J.W. Marriott, Renaissance Hotel, Ritz-Carlton, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, and Spring Hill Suites.)
Other 100% smokefree hotel chains in the U.S. include:
Encouraged by the success of Westin's (and Marriott's) smokefree policies, Starwood in 2008 extended a 100% nationwide smokefree policy to its Sheraton hotels and eventually to all of Starwood's U.S. properties across all its brands (including the W Hotels, Aloft, Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien, Element by Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, The Luxury Collection, and St. Regis.)
Despite health evidence about the serious health hazards of smoke inside a building, other major U.S. hotel chains, unfortunately, have NOT yet adopted smokefree policies, including Hilton (and its brands such as Hampton Inn), Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Best Western, and others. Although there may be some individual properties within these brands that are now smokefree, nonsmokers' have to research it hotel by hotel, which can be a challenge for travelers. Plus staff in these hotel brands often still has to clean smoking rooms or work in smoke-filled environments. Nonsmokers may wish to avoid brands without consistent smokefree policies, given how irresponsible this is in the face of the health facts.
A growing number of cities and states now require hotels to be 100% smokefree indoors, including guest rooms. Currently, all hotels and motels (including guest rooms) must be smokefree in Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska.
Westin expanded its landmark policy to Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, and Fiji and to more individual properties around the world. In May 2012, Westin Hotels & Resorts announced The Westin Paris Vendôme would be smokefree. Many more countries have enacted strong smokefree laws in recent years, so we encourage hotel chains to expand their smokefree policies worldwide.
Smokefree & Related News
Zakarian, J.M.; Quintana, P.J.E.; Winston, C.H.; Matt, G.E., "Hotel
smoking policies and their implementation: a survey of California hotel
managers," Tobacco Induced Diseases 15: 40, October
30, 2017.
Chan, W.; Lee, S.C.; Li, D.; Chen, X.K., "Cigarette induced PM2. 5 in hotel rooms: an assessment of the effectiveness of management's mitigating measures," International Journal of Hospitality Management 60: 42-47, January 2017.
Kennedy, R.D.; Douglas, O.; Stehouwer, L.; Dawson, J., "The availability of smoking-permitted accommodations from Airbnb in 12 Canadian cities," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], February 20, 2017.
Discussion: Across Canada, there is a wide range of smoking-permitted accommodations available through Airbnb. In some markets, smoking-permitted accommodation may be significantly less expensive than smoke-free options. As hotel chains increasingly go smoke-free, it is possible that the marketplace will respond with offerings to fulfil consumer demand. As policy makers consider how to regulate P2P services like Airbnb, public health considerations should be included.
smoking is the norm at hotels
No smoking signs are gaining more prominence at hotels across North
America. Choice Hotels recently announced that 1,800 of its Comfort
Inns and Comfort Suites in the USA and Canada will be 100% smoke-free
starting this year, making it one of the largest brands to say no to
smoking. Wyndham Hotel Group's full-service and lifestyle brands - including
Dolce Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Grand, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts,
Wyndham Garden and TRYP by Wyndham - are smoke-free in North America.
Two of Hilton's newest brands - Canopy and Tru - will have a brand-wide
non-smoking policy. The first Canopy hotel opened in Iceland last year,
and the first Tru has yet to open. Except for a handful of properties,
Carlson Rezidor Group's hotels in the Americas are smoke-free. These
rules, in most cases, apply to both traditional and electronic cigarettes,
which have become an issue for the hospitality industry in the past
few years. The rules extend beyond the guest room to public spaces,
such as lobbies.
brand announces more extensive hotel renovations across U.S.
Inn and Suites Going 100-Percent Smoke Free in 2016
Inn Hotel Brand Announces It Will Go Smoke-Free Across the U.S.
Matt, G.E.; Quintana, P.J.E.; Fortmann, A.L.; Zakarian, J.M.; Galaviz, V.E.; Chatfield, D.A.; Hoh, E.; Hovell, M.F.; Winston, C., "Thirdhand smoke and exposure in California hotels: non-smoking rooms fail to protect non-smoking hotel guests from tobacco smoke exposure," Tobacco Control 23(3): 264-272, May 2014.
hotel chains increasing
A decision was made late last year by Westin Hotels and Resorts to go smoke-free in all of their North American locations, an initiative aptly called "Breathe ...
travels to non-smoking hotel rooms, study shows
Traces of cigarette smoke "don't stay in the smoking rooms" Anyone who has ever walked into a "non-smoking" hotel room and caught the distinct odor of cigarette smoke will not be surprised by the findings of a new study: When a hotel allows smoking in any of its rooms, the smoke gets into all of its rooms, the study suggests. Nicotine residues and other chemical traces "don't stay in the smoking rooms," says Georg Matt, a psychologist from San Diego State University who led the study, published Monday in the journal Tobacco Control. "They end up in the hallways and in other rooms, including non-smoking rooms." The research comes as smoke-free hotels are becoming more common, though not as common as smoke-free bars and restaurants. Many large chains, including Marriott, Westin and Comfort Inn, have gone smoke-free and hotels must be smoke-free by law in four states and 71 cities and counties, according to the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation. Nearly two-thirds of hotels responding to a recent survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association said they were smoke-free, though just 39% of economy hotels said so.
Matt, G.E.; Quintana, P.J.E.; Fortmann, A.L.; Zakarian, J.M.; Galaviz, V.E.; Chatfield, D.A.; Hoh, E.; Hovell, M.F.; Winston, C., "Thirdhand smoke and exposure in California hotels: non-smoking rooms fail to protect non-smoking hotel guests from tobacco smoke exposure," Tobacco Control [Epub ahead of print], May 13, 2013.
Conclusions: Partial smoking bans in hotels do not protect non-smoking guests from exposure to tobacco smoke and tobacco-specific carcinogens. Non-smokers are advised to stay in hotels with complete smoking bans. Existing policies exempting hotels from complete smoking bans are ineffective.
in hotel rooms increasingly barred
Worldwide Has Directed All Their Hotels To Install Smoking Shelters
read the fine print when booking hotels?
Hotels Opens New Smoke-Free Hotel in Paris
Brian Povinelli, the brand's global brand leader, said, 'Westin Hotels & Resorts is excited to further expand its portfolio of international smoke-free properties and ...
Hotels Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of Breathe Westin® with New
Addition to Global Portfolio of Smoke-Free Hotels
In celebration of the brands sixth anniversary of Breathe Westin®,
Westin Hotels & Resorts announced today that The Westin Paris
Vendôme is the latest addition to its growing global portfolio
of smoke-free hotels. In January 2006, Westin became the first major
hotel chain to introduce a brand-wide smoke-free policy across all its
North America properties, setting the stage for an industry-wide shift
in thinking. Westin continues to expand Breathe Westin® around the
world, illustrating the brands ongoing commitment to maintaining
health and well-being on the road. ...
Pioneer who banned smokers at his hotel
First, I wanted to find out if Lyndon Sanders was still alive. Second, I wanted to find out if he was feeling triumphant.
The answers: Yes, and yes.
"Every time I hear about a hotel that doesn't allow any smoking at all, my heart beats a little bit better," he said.
Sanders, 82, has moved to Fredericksburg, Texas, but 30 years ago,
when he had his world-changing idea, he lived in Dallas. That was where
he decided he would build and operate a new kind of hotel. ...
hotels go completely smoke-free
Hotels, motels and other lodgings are following the trend of airlines and passenger-train operators by banning smoking throughout their premises. Some are doing it voluntarily, as public awareness about the health dangers of secondhand smoke grows. Others are being forced by a growing number of state and local laws.
More than 12,900 lodgings serving the public in the USA are now smoke-free throughout, a USA TODAY analysis of data from AAA, the American Automobile Association, finds. That's nearly 4,600 more than in November 2008, when USA TODAY first analyzed AAA data.
"The smoke-free hotel trend has finally caught up with the rest of the movement," says Bronson Frick, associate director of the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights. "Airlines went smoke-free in 1990, and California was the first state to enact a strong smoke-free law that included restaurants and bars in 1994. It took the hotel industry until 2006 to catch on that there was public demand and support for smoke-free hotels." ...
Grand to rescind $20 fee to 'guarantee' non-smoking room
The MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas recently started charging guests $20 a day fee to "guarantee" a non-smoking room. Seriously.
If you didn't click the box on its website, you were at risk of winding up with a sour-smelling smoking room that even many smokers don't want....
Grand Should Immediately Rescind Fee to Guarantee Non-Smoking Room
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:
The MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas should immediately rescind the new $20 per day fee it is charging customers to "guarantee" a non-smoking room, as reported by Tribune Media Services. No one should have to pay extra to avoid exposure to a harmful substance that causes lung cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. What will MGM charge for next? A room without asbestos? One with a sprinkler system or fire alarm? One without bed bugs?
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds that are toxic and at least 69 that cause cancer. Studies have found that toxic residue from cigarette smoke remains long after a cigarette has been extinguished, lingering in carpets, sofas, clothing and other materials.
It is also absurd that MGM would charge guests extra for non-smoking rooms when such rooms actually save hotels money by reducing cleaning costs. In fact, many hotels charge a hefty cleaning fee usually several hundred dollars when guests smoke in a non-smoking room ...
hotel fee: A charge for non-smoking rooms
hotels are banning smoking
Azita Arvani recently returned from a trade show in Las Vegas, where she requested a nonsmoking room at her resort. It didn't matter.
"Smoke came in through the central air conditioning units," said Arvani, a Los Angeles technology consultant. "I usually don't have any problems with hotels and smoking. Except when I go to Las Vegas."
That makes two of us. I've never been to Nevada's largest city without
spending at least a few moments of every day gasping for fresh air.
There's good news for nonsmoking hotel guests: The scales are about to tip in your favor this summer when Wisconsin's Act 12 takes effect, and the Badger State becomes the first in the nation to ban smoking in all hotels. . . . .
Here's how smokers circumvent the rules: After checking in, they light up in their rooms and flush the evidence down the toilet. Then they phone the front desk to complain about the odor of cigarette smoke, and when an employee offers to move them, they decline, saying they've already unpacked. ...
Smoke-Free Expectations
Potomac Hospitality Services and the Charlestowne Hotels management
group collectively are bringing 22 new 100% smoke-free properties to
the FreshStay's family of 4,800 .
Potomac Hospitality Services and Charlestowne Hotels combined offer
22 properties that have completely eliminated smoking on their properties,
adding to the comprehensive list of more than 4,800 other FreshStay.com
hotels, motels and B&Bs. ...
Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino to Open in ...
...At 20,000 square feet, the hotel`s casino, which is operated by CCHRP Hospitality, will be the largest in Puerto Rico and will offer a circular casino bar and entertainment space - the first in Puerto Rico. The 'smoke-free' 24-hour casino will feature 448 slot machines, 16 table games, a full player`s reward program, state-of-the-art specialty video, sound and light features and the island`s first multi-denominational slot machines. ...
Targets 10000 Smoke-Free Hotels By End Of 2009
hotels go completely smoke-free
Amid growing public concern about the dangers of secondhand smoke,
the number of lodgings prohibiting smoking indoors has tripled in three
years, according to a USA TODAY analysis of American Automobile Association
Power and Associates Reports: Hotel Guests Are Considerably ...
Nearly nine of 10 guests (89%) say they prefer a smoke-free hotel environment in 2008, compared with 79 percent in 2006.
hotels fining smoking scofflaws
Smokers who light up in a non-smoking hotel room in Hawai'i may may find themselves paying several hundred dollars more for the room cleanup.
Travel Hawaii, a Hawai'i-based Internet retailer, has set up a database -- www.travel-Hawaii.com/smoking.html -- that details the smoking policies of hotels throughout the state.
Travel Hawaii owner John Lindelow said his company updates the information as policies shift. "This is a rapidly changing area of hotel policy, so we make a lot of phone calls to stay on top of what the hotels are doing," he said.
So far, the top charge goes to Aqua Palms & Spa in Waikiki, with a $500 fee to clean a smoke-free room there.
Hotel & Condominium Smoking Policies
In November of 2006, the state of Hawaii instituted a strict new smoking law. As a result, many Hawaii hotels declared all of their guest rooms to be smoke-free. This has been a boon to non-smokers, of course, who no longer have to enter a hotel room with that telltale odor of "smokers past" lingering in the air. However, smokers aren't happy with such policies, as they won't be able to stay at smoke-free hotels unless they stash their habit for the length of their stay, or only smoke "off premises" or in designated areas, which are usually outside any public area in the hotel, e.g. places like parking lots and other outside areas that are at least 20 feet from any doors or windows.
Some entire Hawaii hotel chains have declared all of their rooms to be smoke-free. These include:
* Outrigger and OHANA Hotels Hawaii
* ResortQuest Hotels Hawaii
* Marriott Resorts Hawaii
Marriott West India Quay goes smoke free
Finds That Europeans Prefer Smoke-Free Hotels
A recent survey of more than 12,000 hotel guests in Europe found that nearly 72 percent of French hotel guests now prefer a smoke-free environment, even beyond their room, suggesting that the French may embrace their planned 2008 smoking ban.
This years J. D. Power & Associates European Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study also revealed that 69 percent of hotel guests across Europe prefer a nonsmoking environment, not far off from the 79 percent of hotel guests in North America wanting smoke-free hotels. The lowest group to support smoke-free hotels was 57 percent of the guests who live in Spain, and the highest group to endorse no-smoking hotels was 76 percent of British and Swedish travelers.
Industry Goes Cold Turkey on Smoking Westin's Bold Experiment Pays Off, Triggers
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- It wasn't easy for Sue Brush to kick the habit. "I had a few sleepless nights," the Westin Hotels senior VP-marketing said of the chain's decision to halt smoking in its 77 North American hotels.
Goes 'Smoke-Free' at All Hotels in North America - More Than 2,300 Properties
and 10 Lodging Brands
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News) announced today that all of the Company's lodging brands in the United States and Canada will become 100 percent smoke-free.
Inns to Go Smoke Free
"Now guests can sleep and breathe easier in every room at every Heartland Inn," said Barb Cullinan, Heartland Inns of America, director of operations. "Our operating philosophy has always been 'do right' when it comes to our guests and this smoke-free policy is definitely the right thing to do for our guests' and employees' health and overall quality of life."
a Deep Breath in ... Out. Again. There's Something Different in the Air at New
Virginia Marriott
Hotels in Australia & Fiji to go smokefree in July 2006
Westin Hotels & Resorts is to become one of the first hotel chains in Australia and Fiji to introduce a smoke-free policy.
Beginning July 31st, The Westin Sydney, The Westin Melbourne and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Fiji will be totally smoke free and join Westins 77 North America hotels that introduced a smoke-free policy this past January. This new policy also reinforces Westins new brand positioning around personal renewal and offering guests the services, products and amenities that allow them to relax, rejuvenate and restore during their stay.
offers new extended stay brand
A year after launching its aloft Hotels brand, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced plans for an "upper upscale" extended stay brand inspired by its Westin Hotels brand.
Code named "Project
ESW," Starwood said in a release that the new brand will feature a sophisticated,
residential product designed to be more home-like in an industry saturated with
look-alike brands and generic features.
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Outbreaks of infectious diseases are common in schools, as there are many people in close proximity that share the same surfaces and resources. Families rely on schools to provide education for their children, and parents/whanau will often send their child to school despite being unwell and possibly infectious with bacterial or viral conditions. It is therefore important for schools to promote good infection control strategies to help prevent the spread and impact of illness amongst their school community.
Hand washing is a first defence against the spread of coughs, colds, the flu, stomach bugs and food poisoning. Students who do not wash their hands properly are at greater risk of contracting illnesses themselves, or passing infection to others. This in turn results in the need to have days off school, which recent educational research has shown often leads to them falling behind in school work. Control of infectious diseases, like influenza and gastroenteritis, continues to be one of our highest health priorities, as these consistently prove to be a significant cause of illness in our communities.
Encouraging staff, students and their families to keep up to date with immunisations can reduce absenteeism occurring from infectious diseases. It will also contribute to better health in the wider community, as the spread of infectious disease is minimised.
In addition, teaching children to keep their body and teeth clean is an important part of building self-esteem – if they care about the way they present themselves and feel good about their body then they'll feel pretty good about themselves. Schools can help by implementing oral health and hand washing programmes.
Did you know?
Influenza is different to a cold; it is potentially a serious illness that can kill. Up to one in five people will become ill with influenza every year. Being fit and healthy will not prevent you from being infected with an influenza virus.
A wide variety of micro-organisms – bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and other organisms - can cause illness in people. Many of these can contaminate food. Food borne illness is estimated to strike about 200,000 New Zealanders every year. Thorough washing and drying of hands is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Information and guidelines on ways to support communicable disease prevention and body care in schools can be found in our Guidance documents section. In order to ensure sustainable changes in communicable disease prevention and body care, it is important that these guidelines are implemented using a 'whole school approach'. This means embedding communicable disease prevention and body care messages and practices into Curriculum, teaching and learning, School organisation and ethos and Community links and partnerships.
To see examples of what other schools have done, check out our Case studies section, and be sure to look through our Resources for links to free toolkits, posters, books and other information to support your communicable disease prevention and body care programme.

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Awards for Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club
Welcome To Yorkshire Member
Local Accreditation for properties
Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people. Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
- Designated parking for guests with disabilities
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Entrance to reception
- Public toilet
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Bar
- Good contrast between the floor and wall
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Baby changing facilities
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
- Bath with shower
- Bath with support handrails available
- Bathroom with emergency call system available
- Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as vibrating pads (if fire alarm is activated)
- Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as flashing lights (if fire alarm is activated)
- Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
- Entrance well lit
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliac)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Staff have had disability awareness training


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It's the most wonderful time of the year! There's holiday decorations and beautiful lights galore, and with any luck, Christmas music everywhere you go. If you will be entertaining at home this season or happen to be in charge of the tunes at your next company holiday party in Orlando, we've got you covered. We've compiled a list of 25 Christmas songs you'll want in your holiday playlist for your next get-together. Let's get started, shall we?
Jingle all the way with these Christmas Songs:
We've got a great mix of classic and new school songs in this set, and we've got a song to fit different tastes. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to jam to some holiday tunes!
- Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by N'Sync
- All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
- This Christmas by Chris Brown
- Shake up Christmas by Train
- Last Christmas by Taylor Swift
- Baby, It's Cold Outside by Michael Buble and Idina Menzel
- Let it Snow by Dean Martin
- Anything from Michael Bublé
- Carol of the Bells by Pentatonix
- Mistletoe by Justin Beiber
- I'll Be Home for Christmas by Frank Sinatra
- Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer by the Temptations
- So This is Christmas by John Lennon
- Christmas Canon by the Tran-Siberian Orchestra
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by the Jackson 5
- Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt
- Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
- Where are you Christmas by Faith Hill
- I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by Gayla Peavey
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Johnny Mathis
- Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley
- Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano
- The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
- Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms
- Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus by Snoop Dogg and Anna Kendrick
BONUS: Easy Christmas Snacks for Entertaining!
What's a good party without some good grub? We've made a short list of easy snacks that can accompany your awesome playlist. Whether you're reaching for something to drink or eat, hot or cold, we've got you covered!
- Hot cocoa bar – You can make a cute hot cocoa bar easily! Just get funky Christmas mugs, milk, cocoa, marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint candy canes, and sprinkles. Then set them up in cute little bowls, label them, and you're good to go!
- Sugar cookies – Spend quality time with friends and family while you bake. Get into the holidays with Christmas-themed cookie cutters, green and red icing, and sprinkles. If you have kids, this is a great way to get them into the spirit!
- Pretzel M&M Hugs – This delicious treat takes about 20 minutes and only requires three ingredients: plain, square pretzels, M&Ms, and Hershey's Hugs.
- Christmas tree cupcakes – Go simple with a chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Then add coconut flakes (a.k.a snow) and a Christmas tree made of pretzels and green frosting topped with sprinkles, and you'll be dreaming of a White Christmas with every bite.
Wherever your holidays lead you, from our family of Orlando Toyota dealerships to your family, we hope you have the merriest of holidays!


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What are you really about, what is your Truth? I was asked this question by an amazing person, Carolan Deacon. What is my Truth, what am I all about? No one had ever asked me that before. I never really had to think about it. What am I all about? I was caught off guard, I didn't have an answer, I felt many things, and here is where I get stuck, I felt many things but had a hard time putting it all into words; lost, stuck, fear…no, none of them singularly but all of them together. Why don't I know? Seems simple enough, how can I not know.
I then start to write, journal, put down random thoughts and try to make sense of it. I was trying to compare that question to other kinds of questions to help me figure this out, wondering if it's what your passionate about, is it like your personal mission statement or your elevator speech about yourself. Well yes I was told. Okay, I can relate to that. But I still haven't answered the question.
What is my mission statement? What am I here to do? I wrote down some words; love, create, share, inspire, learn, explore. That was a good start but I needed more, to dig deeper.
What am I passionate about, well Art/Creativity of course. What else? Nature, feeling connected to the earth and to people, spirituality. Okay now we are getting somewhere. What else? Health, as a whole… exercise/walking, eating right and mentally becoming myself again. I see it happening more and more each day. Feeling like myself again, feeling that happiness and spark. Is that a passion of mine? Well I am fighting for it every day, that happiness, so I believe so. Anything else? Yes, my family and friends. I was trying to come up with a word that described that, family and friends, but have not yet found it. Maybe loved ones? Yes I like that. I'm talking about the love and support you exchange, the companionship, intimacy, conversations, laughing, playing, talking, staying up late watching a dumb Keanu Reeves movie and poking fun at it the whole time. Those moments are priceless.
So what I realized is that I ended up with 4 pillars, 4 parts of me that when put together made me whole. So what that looks like in no particular order is this:
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I sat and looked at those words, they felt right, they felt perfect, they felt like Me. I then realized that for me to be happy to feel and speak my Truth I needed to have all 4, all 4 fulfilling my life at the same time. I can't just be or concentrate on only 1 or 2 or 3 for that matter, I needed to be engaged with all 4 to be me. That's my Truth.
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Rally Sweden
|Rally Sweden
|Start Date:
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|19 (316,80 km)
|1460,59 km
- Classic winter fixture that spans two countries as it ventures deep into the frozen and remote forests of Sweden and Norway. Studded tyres provide remarkable grip on snow and ice. Paradoxically, it is one of the season's fastest rounds.
The Stages
- Action begins with big power slides at Thursday night's spectacular super special stage at Karlstad trotting track, which is repeated 48 hours later.
- All but the last of Friday's seven stages are in Norway. Röjden provides cross-border competition, starting and finishing in Sweden with the middle section in its neighbouring country.
- Saturday features classic Swedish roads near Hagfors, culminating in a short sprint test than finishes on the edge of Torsby's service park.
- Just two stage venues in Sunday's finale. Two passes over the Likenäs test are followed by the live TV Power Stage at Torsby.
Iconic Stage
- Saturday's double pass through Vargåsen. As a mark of respect for the late Colin McRae an award is made for the longest jump at Colin's Crest. Eyvind Brynildsen holds the record from 2016 with a 45 metre leap. One for the brave!
- The only true winter round - a classic Rally Sweden will be characterised by frozen roads lined with snow banks. Drivers 'lean' cars against the banks to guide them round corners.
- But in warmer temperatures the banks disintegrate on impact and cars can become stuck in the snow.
- Studded tyres are essential and provide remarkable grip but drivers must acclimatise to the 'floating' feeling and different braking points.
- When temperatures hover around freezing, the studs tear up the road surface and exposed gravel rips them from the tyres to leave little traction.
- Outdoor servicing in temperatures as low as -25°C makes normally routine jobs slower and tricky for gloved mechanics.
Car setup
- Loose surface specification but engineering solutions required to make engines work at peak performance in unrelenting cold.
- Michelin's skinny tyres bristle with 384 tungsten-tipped steel studs to bite into the frozen roads. Each stud is 20mm long and weighs 4g. However, just 7mm is exposed, with the rest inserted into the rubber to provide a strong anchor.
- Shovels are mandatory in case competitors have to dig their cars out of snow.
Event History
- First run in 1950 when it was called the Rally to the Midnight Sun as it was held in summer. It became a winter event in 1965.
- It featured in the inaugural championship in 1973 and has been dominated by Scandinavians, who won every year until 2004 when Sébastien Loeb broke the mould. Sébastien Ogier and 2018 victor Thierry Neuville are the only other 'outsiders' to win.
- Stig Blomqvist and Marcus Grönholm top the roll of honour with five wins each.
What´s new for 2019
- Very little – organisers have stayed faithful to 2018's acclaimed format.
- Friday's Röjden test has been clipped by 0.66km at the end to use the same finish as 2017.
- Saturday's Rämmen stage. Last used in 2016 but driven in the opposite direction this time around. It replaces the Torntorp test.
Top Highlights
- Thursday night's opening ceremony at Karlstad trotting track. Meet the drivers, grab autographs and selfies and watch mega-slides in the two-at-a-time special stage.
- Colin's Crest in Vargåsen is one of the WRC's great spectating locations. Brilliant atmosphere and high-flying cars - and the WRC's stars visit twice on Saturday.
- Saturday night in Torsby will be magic. Watch the final section of the 3.43km sprint stage before strolling into the service park to watch the teams at work on their cars.
- Sunday in Torsby is just as good. The final Power Stage ends on the same roads as Saturday night's test before the podium minutes later in the service park. You might have to run to catch both!
- Magnificent classic cars from the past will compete in Rally Sweden Historic on Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the WRC rally.
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In the earliest stages of periodontal disease, you may notice that your gums are swollen or bleed easily. As your condition advances, you will experience pain, tooth sensitivity, bad breath, and receding gums. If left untreated, the supporting structures of your teeth, including the jawbone tissue, will deteriorate, causing tooth loss.
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The sittingroom is the heart of the cottage with vaulted ceiling, mood controlled lighting, comfy seating and furnishing; the kitchen adjoins, as does the dining area, all for you to soak in the ever changing scenery and relax whatever the weather
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Treat yourself to a great showering experience or have a relaxing bath in an oasis of calm… Both the en suite showerroom and bathroom have luxury Hansgrohe fittings and cosy heated tiled floors
The bright kitchen with beech counter-tops, and Belfast sink overlooking the garden, has all the facilities you need for ease and comfort including Rangemaster cooker, integrated fridge and dish washer. All crockery and cookware is included. An automatic washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the adjoining utility area
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Time seems to be flying by and I can't believe I only have four weeks left of my internship.
Been learning lots more over the last couple of weeks due to the experience of being the 'victim' for customers doing their rescue course with us. As the victim I had to be a panicked diver at the surface and in the water, and also a non-responsive diver at the bottom and on the surface.
I had to really go for it and make it as real as possible for the rescuers. You seem to learn more because you're thinking of what steps they're forgetting to do in certain scenarios and how they could have made it a faster and a more effective rescue.
Dan even got me to fall off the side of the boat on purpose whilst we were cruising along but make it look as real as possible so the customers could react using their training. At one point I think even Dan got a bit anxious because I made it look so real.
I have also been leading DSD sessions with just supervision from Dan or Tara, its nice being able to show other people the underwater world and teach them their first skills.
A few days ago I completed my Divemaster exam and passed… 59/60 on the first section which I was very pleased about and 51/60 on the second section due to a few silly mistakes by not reading the question properly, but overall pleased that I had passed with a decent percentage.
I also got to experience the depths of around 44 metres when I was with Dan and another customer, Ryan, who was doing a Deep Specialty Course. I was surprised at the affects it has on you when you go that deep, you begin to feel as though everything is moving in slow motion, Ryan had to write his surname backwards for one of the skills, and it took him over 20 seconds because of the narcosis feeling making it hard for him to concentrate. The skill is designed to show you how serious it can be when dealing with emergency issues at depth.
My best dive yet also took place since I wrote my last blog. Myself, Dan, Adrian and Ryan went to a site called Cueva Del Zorro which is an amazing site regardless of the marine life, but we saw an Angel Shark (my first shark sighting).
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Renault is committed to the development and implementation of new technologies into every aspect of our vehicles. Renault's engineers cover every angle - roadholding, safety, comfort, soundproofing, etc. - in their relentless quest to make motoring a pleasurable experience. The following are just some of the new technologies applied to a wide range of our vehicles.
Renault models are available with either manual or automatic gearboxes.
Manual gearboxes where the decision to change gears is left entirely to the driver, who can therefore adapt the behaviour of the car just as they want, stretching the gears for a sporty drive or, changing them early for a more economic drive.
Automated gearboxes which are managed by a computer, that can if required modify gear change decisions, adapting them to a sports driving style, or to motorway driving. The computer can also choose the best gear in order to reduce consumption. There are currently three main types of automated gearboxes, Robotised, automatic and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
- The robotised gearbox is a manual gearbox to which servo-mechanisms are added, which changes the gears and manages the clutch according to the instructions received from the computer
- The automatic gearbox Able to change gears under load, i.e. without a break in engine torque, it provides a high level of comfort.
- CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) removes the notion of changing gears. It is a pair of conical pulleys, linked by a belt, which allows continuous variation of its transmission ratio.
Hydraulic braking
Hydraulic braking constituted a significant advance in comfort and safety over traditional cables and rods which have all been replaced by a hydraulic circuit. It is easier to act on fluid pressure than on cable tension, this technology rapidly enabled the development of power-assisted braking, originally called "servo-brake". Complex systems such as ABS (Antilock Braking System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Program) are now provided on all Renault models to enhance safety and comfort for the driver.
Automatic parking brake
Much more than just a handbrake, the automatic parking brake is an element in driving comfort and pleasure. Managed by a special computer, the automatic parking brake applies braking pressure on the rear wheels which is adjusted to the gradient of the road. Acting progressively when releasing the brake, the system provides the driver with real assistance for hill starts.
Cruise control and spedd limiter
As its name indicates, this system has a dual function. It is used to adopt a constant cruising speed and to fix a maximum speed that cannot be exceeded. The speed limiter signals when the fixed speed has been exceeded. This ensures a constant cruising speed whatever the road surface, and as well as providing driving comfort, it reduces fuel consumption.
The triangular torsion beam suspension
For comfort and dynamics, the rear suspension is just as important as the front. A much smaller component, the triangular torsion beam suspension provides enhanced driving pleasure while providing additional interior cabin space, compared to the standard suspensions. The triangular torsion beam suspension also offers a top-quality level of comfort and handling by increasing the driver's control of the vehicles rear wheels.
Road handling plays an essential role in the confidence of the driver and with their car. The study of roadholding ensures that the vehicle does not react in an unusual way, or becomes difficult to control during acceleration or braking. Renault is continuing to conduct numerous studies to find the configuration best suited to each type of vehicle and each type of driver.
On winding roads, the inside of bends can conceal obstacles that are barely visible to the driver because of the directionality of traditional headlights. The beam of light is emitted in line with the axis of the car and so the inside of the bend remains in half-light and so, certain obstacles may not be seen. By delivering a complementary source of light directed towards the interior of the bend, additional cornering lights eliminate these traps.
Windscreen wipers
Automatic activation of the windscreen wipers is controlled by an active infra-red sensor which detects the presence of water droplets on the windscreen by the modifications in reflection that they induce.
Automatic lighting of the headlights is controlled by a passive light sensor. It measures available light using a set of photo-electric cells.
Xenon and Bi-xenon headlights
By lengthening visibility distance to more than one hundred metres, xenon headlights improve night driving safety because they make it possible for the driver to better anticipate a risk situation. Renault has already offered this technology for several years as part of its permanent concern for safety improvement. Because of their excellent output, xenon lamps deliver a luminous flux that is more intense than that of halogen lamps, for the same power consumption. The optics of the headlight play a part in determining in its effectiveness. The use of xenon lamps makes it possible to improve headlight directivity.
Significant advances in the geometry of the chassis have made it difficult to detect under inflation, or a pressure drop. In partnership with one of the biggest names in tyres, Renault has developed a pressure monitoring system which warns the driver of any anomaly. A small electronic module housed in the inflation valve of each wheel permanently monitors the tyre. Every minute, the module transmits the values from the sensors to a computer onboard the vehicle. It correlates this data with other data, such as the wheel rotation speed and acceleration, to detect any anomaly. A loss of pressure, an imbalance in pressure between the wheels, or over- or under-inflation immediately triggers a warning which specifies the type of anomaly and the wheel concerned.


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Franchise Times Finance And Growth Conference – Las Vegas Conference Photography
During March 13-15, 2017, an amazing Las Vegas Conference took place. The event was called Franchise Times Finance & Growth Conference, and the address it took place was at Encore Hotel, 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA.
About The Las Vegas Conference
I had the amazing opportunity to be a Las Vegas Conference Photographer for this annual conference. This event is franchising's premier franchise lending and dealmaker's event. Therefore, the many attendees were able to meet with top franchise lenders and investors throughout the conference. They had an inside and personal look at the growth plans of more than 50 successful franchise companies. These leading companies made presentations explaining their experiences and their expansion initiatives. Thus, it was the perfect way for lenders, investors, and potential franchisees to learn more about these growing brands that everyone knows of.
Activities That Took Place
During this Las Vegas Conference, the attendees were able to attend many workshops and presentations of their choice. Apart from that, attendees were also able to form connections with companies and learn from them. This event is something that people look forward to and plan about for the entire year.
Who Attended?
This Conference in Las Vegas was open to all franchisors and multi-unit franchisees. That's not all, though- other attendees included representatives from banks, finance companies, investors, SBA lenders and private equity firms. Any other financial intermediaries who wanted to meet the representatives of the many growing franchise brands attended as well. The networking possibilities were remarkable, so anyone who was looking to form a network attended.
2017 Speakers
Las Vegas Conference Photography is an exciting job. I had the opportunity to listen to inspiring speakers from many successful businesses. Some of the 2017 Speakers included: A&W Restaurants, American Family Care, Del Taco, Sky Zone, The Wendy's Company, and much more.


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"Beware of the Buyer" August 27, 2009Posted by Mike Gospe in Integrated Marketing, Marketing Persona.
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The marketing team no longer controls the lead funnel. Before the rise of social media and the notion of viral marketing, marketers were in complete control of driving the lead funnel. After all, all we needed to do was climb to the tallest peak and shout our messages over and over again. We "pushed" messages of our own design onto the marketplace. "Caveat Emptor" or "Let the buyer beware" was our mantra.
Now things are different.
People are finding out about companies and products before they are on your radar. Some estimates suggest that 90% of the customers' buying process takes place without the aid of your sales rep. The implications for this are both daunting and obvious: We must help our companies and clients become "findable" in a marketing landscape we no longer control.
Being "findable" means more than just having a website. It means that we have posted relevant and meaningful content in places where our prospects search for information. Content is defined as "information and experiences that may provide value for an end-user/audience in specific contexts." Today's world class marketers follow this approach and no longer push blatant sales messages via "user car salesman" tactics.
A couple of tips:
- Don't treat Social Media as a set of isolated, silo'd marketing activities. Integrate social media into the larger integrated marketing plan.
- Social Media (blogs, Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, syndicated 3rd party websites) provide a venue to share content in ways that go beyond your company's website. Putting this content out to be "found" creates opportunities for prospects to "pull" you into their buying process.
- Invest in a thorough, effective SEO strategy using keywords and phrases that are meaningful to the buyer. Avoid falling victim to your company's jargon. Speak the customers' language.
- Every time you post new content, Tweet about it; update your Linkedin page; post an announcement on your Linkedin groups page; update the "news & events" page on your website.
- Most importantly: monitor the conversation. Social media is really an interactive dialog, not a one-way messaging machine. Listen to what is being said about you, and take note, and engage in the dialog.
How has your business integrated social media into your integrated marketing plan?


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In the early rounds of 2017 two powerhouses of recent years – Sydney and Hawthorn – were falling fast. Both lost around three goals worth of ranking points over just the first five rounds of 2017.
But over the past five weeks they have been the two best performed sides in the competition. Based only on their past five weeks Sydney and Hawthorn would both be at around 30 ranking points, better than current top team Adelaide.
There isn't much more of a point I'm making here other than credit where it is due: the Swans and the Hawks came back.


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Don Kirchoffner died on Thursday following a three-year battle with cancer. He was 68.
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Ugh…I'm so sorry. Very nice tribute that you linked to on the PRSA blog.
We salute Don for his amazing service to our country, his exemplary PR career and his valued friendship. He will be long remembered and respected.
Don was a consummate PR professional and a genuinely nice guy. He will be missed.
A life well-lived, professionally and personally.


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The happiest place to live in the UK has been named as the Warwickshire town of Leamington Spa.
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Jas Bagri, sales manager at property specialist Leaders' branch in Leamington Spa, says: "Some 12 issues were studied before coming to the conclusion that living in Leamington Spa is the happiest option available to Brits.
"The comprehensive nature of the research underlines what those of us working in the local property market have known for some time: that the town offers plenty to all types of people and is incredibly popular for a variety of reasons, from its numerous parks to the quality of schools and the laid-back and friendly approach of locals.
"House prices in Leamington Spa have risen by almost £20,000 in the last year alone, pushed up by high demand from buyers looking for a fantastic home in the country's happiest town. This makes it an extremely good time to sell, as you can feel confident of attracting plenty of interest and ultimately getting the best price for your property."
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DBA 102: Beyond the basics
Learn how to go beyond the basic roles of a DBA -- these hard and soft skills will help you prove your value to management and ensure your job security.
In my first article of this series, "Acing the DBA job interview: Getting Back to Basics," I focused on providing details about how to get a good job as a DBA. The objective of this article is to concentrate on what to do after you get the job.
With the constant pressure to reduce IT costs, DBAs can no longer afford to be viewed as cost center overhead. Instead, DBAs must strive to be recognized and prove their value to the organization. This article will focus on both the technical (hard) and non-technical (soft) skills you will need to survive as a DBA. I will also provide suggestions on how to deal with management and ensure job security by consistently adding bottom-line value. So get ready to step out of the traditional DBA role, go beyond the basic database administration tasks, and prove yourself as an invaluable corporate asset.
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Analysts and experts agree that the future role of the DBA will be less focused on traditional maintenance (backups, tuning, space management, patching, etc.) and more focused on specialty areas (compliance, applications, business intelligence, high availability, virtualization, etc.). If you want to succeed as a dba, you must go beyond the administration basics and strive to learn one or more of these specialty areas.
Evolving relational database technologies will influence the technical skills you will need to succeed as a DBA. There are two predominant trends that are changing the face of database administration:
- Increased functionality: The functionality (and often the complexity) of the software expands significantly with each new release. DBAs are constantly faced with a myriad of new features and technologies to learn. DBAs must welcome these changes and embrace any opportunity to learn something new.
- Increased automation: The simple, administrative and repeatable tasks of the traditional DBA are becoming more automated as database vendors continually try to create and market the "self-managing" or "self-healing" database. Toolsets like Oracle's OEM are becoming more robust and new features like self-managing tablespaces, undo segments, automated backups, etc. are making physical database maintenance more automatic.
Does automation mean that all DBAs should start looking for a new career? Definitely not! While automation and functionality may be forcing the typical DBA out of his/her comfort zone, the expanding technologies will ensure plenty of good work and job security for the foreseeable future. Do not fear new features, but rather embrace them! Technological advances are often more complex and difficult to manage (take 10g RAC as a good example) and actually force a greater dependence on highly skilled DBAs.
Since highly skilled DBAs will always be in demand, all DBAs should strive to stay ahead of the technology curve. There are many ways to expand your technical knowledge and add value, and you can and should start right now! The key, of course, is to be proactive and not wait until it is too late. Some specialized areas you may want to focus on now include:
- Compliance management (Sarbanes-Oxley, auditing, security, etc.): Compliancy issues will continue to dominate public businesses and are even now spreading into the private sector. Volunteer to assist with audits -- it will be a great learning experience (not to mention it will look good on your resume).
- Best practice frameworks (IT Service Management, ITIL v3, ISO 20000, etc.): ITIL is becoming the most widely accepted framework. ITIL focuses on IT service delivery and support including the help desk, incident management, change management, problem management and service-level management. These are all areas that are relative to the DBA and must be embraced. If you haven't heard of ITIL already, I guarantee that you will soon. Get a head start by researching ITIL (there is a ton of information out there), reading the literature and ultimately getting ITIL Foundations certified (another good resume builder).
- ERP application skills (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, JD Edwards, etc): If your organization is using an ERP package, take advantage and learn it. While you may not be expected to become a functional expert (i.e., accountant), you must be able to support the application from a software or technical standpoint.
- Data management (data modeling, archiving, data mining, retention strategies, consolidation, etc): The amount of data in organizations is growing rapidly as is the business dependency on it. This is great news for the DBA. If you can, get involved in any development or data-related strategies in your organization.
- Hardware and storage (disk farms, storage area networks (SANs), grid computing, virtualization, etc): Stay on top of new technologies in hardware and storage. SANs may be the big thing now, but the industry is already buzzing about the future of the virtual database.
- High-availability solutions (standby, failover, clustering, RAC (Real Application Clusters), etc): Whether it's Microsoft clustering or Oracle 10g RAC, high availability is an absolute must for growing organizations. These skills also require an advanced understanding of the operating system and disk structures.
- "The next big thing": As I write this, there may already be a new technology or trend developing out there. The key to staying on top of technology is to read about it! Don't let those free trade magazines pile up on your desk unread. Use whatever free time you have to search the Internet for white papers, tips, articles, blogs, etc. There are plenty of great sites to start with and chances are that you are already on one of them. Remember, the secret to success is to find out where people are going, and get there first!
Soft (non-technical) skills
Soft skills are also of great importance for what lies ahead for the future DBA. Below are some of the soft skills that you will need to succeed as a DBA.
- Communication skills: Everyone preaches about the importance of communication, both verbal and written, and justly so. As a DBA you are expected to be a professional in everything you do, in everything you say, and in everything you write. While basic communication skills are a must, a DBA must also be able to explain difficult technical concepts in easy-to-understand layman's terms. This takes years of practice and effort and is a true skill that few DBAs (myself included) have yet to fully master.
- Problem-solving skills: As most DBAs will tell you, most problems originate as "database" issues in the eyes of the end user. Consider the database guilty until proven innocent. A DBA must have the ability to dig into technical issues that nine times out of 10 end up being related to the application code, network, Web server, hardware or operating system. Root cause analysis, corrective actions and future prevention are key areas to focus on for every problem.
- Stress management: If being on call 24x7 is not stressful enough, you must often deal with unreasonable and irate customers and/or users. Work on stress relief techniques and always remember to never take things personally. You must remain professional, calm and collected at all times, no matter what the situation.
- People skills: Listen to your customers and end users, make sure you understand their issues, communicate that you understand them, take care of their issues promptly, and most importantly, leave them feeling like you really care for them. Be professional and polite in all your interactions, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
- Time management: A DBA absolutely must be able to multitask. On any given day, a DBA will be asked to work on several priority projects, handle several problem calls, assist with development efforts, plan for an upgrade, research new technology, and still find time to perform preventative maintenance on the database.
Dealing with management
If you are lucky enough to have a boss or manager that actually understands what you do, then consider yourself blessed. However, most DBAs will complain that they are not understood, that they feel undervalued and even unappreciated.
"Technology is ruled by two types of people: those who manage what they do not understand, and those who understand what they do not manage." -- Mike Trout
Having a strong database background myself and having managed dozens of DBAs for over 15 years now, I can authoritatively say this -- if you feel your manager does not understand you, chances are you need look no further than a mirror to place blame. In other words, if your manager does not understand you or the importance of your role, then you (and only you) need to change this. When was the last time you actually communicated with your boss? Do you provide weekly or even daily status reports? Do you explain difficult terms in easily understandable terminology? Do you provide charts and graphs showing how the databases are performing? Can you speak intelligently about the financial or business impact of downtime or poor performance?
My simple advice is to quit whining about your boss not appreciating you and start taking responsibility to change your situation. Here are some tips that should help.
- Communicate in business terms
In order to succeed with management as a DBA you must be able to explain difficult concepts in terms that most management will understand. Namely, you must be able to speak about technical terms in business terms. All managers and executives are concerned with budgets and the bottom-line financials of the organization. The higher up the corporate ladder you go, the more chance you will find that the company financials will directly impact an executive's personal financials. Talk about hitting them where it hurts! You can take advantage of this fact by simply communicating your technical achievements or arguments in financial terms. The following table lists some examples of typical status statements with the same statement revised for upper management:
Typical DBA statement (technical) Revised DBA statement (business) By increasing the database buffers, I have lowered the physical disk reads by 15% and decreased read times by 10%. Through my extensive tuning efforts, I have been able to successfully improve performance, increase customer satisfaction by 25%, and avoid the need to add hardware, thus saving the company at least $22K! I have tuned and tested the disaster recovery process. Through my backup and recovery tuning efforts, I have decreased the average time to recovery from six hours to two hours, thus saving a potential four hours of downtime and the lost revenue of $50K! We must upgrade the database or the vendor will no longer support us. Without support, we run the risk of taking an unexpected and extended outage should we run into a newly discovered bug. A 48+ hour outage could cost the business over $400K in lost or unrealized revenue and cause irreversible damage to our reputation!
- Know and learn the business
In order to provide value statements or business cases like those above, you must actually understand the business and the financial impacts of the services you provide. Just as you expect and want your manager to understand the technology that concerns you, so in return your manager wants and expects you to understand the business. By showing an interest in the business and the bottom line, your will quickly gain the respect of your manager. Speak in terms that are important to managers and managers will quickly recognize the value you are adding for the organization.
- Provide data to back up your statements
Most managers have a "show me" attitude when it comes to technical or financial claims. This is not because they are from Missouri, but rather because it is their job to be skeptical and inquisitive. In order to show management the benefit of what you have done or what you are doing, you must be able to show them the state of affairs before your efforts. It isn't enough to claim that you saved the company thousands of dollars, that you prevented downtime, or even improved overall system availability, you must be able to prove it. While documentation and measurement data is important, know that most managers will only understand pictures, so charts and graphs are the best way to present your conclusions.
- Hone your presentation skills
Once you have your data, understand the business impact and can prove financial benefits, it is time to present your business case to management. Do not take this task lightly! Being able to comfortably present in front of peers and especially in front of executives is a necessary skill that everybody in IT should possess. If you find that you are uncomfortable presenting, my best advice is to prepare, practice and rehearse in advance. I also strongly encourage you to take a course such as Dale Carnegie or join a club such as ToastMasters as these are invaluable ways to overcome the fear of presenting.
A lot has been written in the DBA blogs recently about how DBAs feel unappreciated and misunderstood. It seems that many DBAs are falling into the rut of career regret and/or falling into a self-pity mode. Don't let yourself become that regretful and bitter DBA! Bitter DBAs tend to spread their bitterness among others and quickly become the "virus" of the IT organization. Rather than becoming a virus, stay positive and focus instead on improving your current situation. Sharpen your technical and soft skills, expand your knowledge into new areas and learn how to deal with management. Embrace change instead of resisting it. If you follow the guidelines presented here and take responsibility for your own future, you will soon reap the rewards and become the invaluable and respected employee that most of us want to be.
With that said, I will leave you to reflect with this one final thought:
"We cannot become what we need to be, remaining what we are." -- Max Depree
About the author
Michael Hillenbrand directs and manages the AES Select Outsourcing group at Access Enterprise Solutions. As director, Michael is responsible for defining processes and procedures, assisting with sales and marketing efforts, defining and governing service levels, and ensuring continued quality and success for AES Select customers.
Michael began his career as a DBA with US Steel then moved on to manage the corporate Oracle DBA team at Alcoa. For the last 10 years Michael has been leading remote support efforts. Having been in a leadership role throughout most of his 20+ year career, Michael has hired and managed over 50 DBAs and supported well over 100 clients. Michael's specialties include best practices (ITIL Foundations Certified), quality improvement and daily operations. Michael also has a strong background in database support, including Oracle (OCP Certified), SQL Server and DB2.


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Check it out below and let me know what you think. After you finish reading, don't forget to check out the info here on birthday numerology.
Have you had your birthday yet? If not I bet you're having one this year, right? That's where birthday Numerology can throw some light on what you're all about and what work you're best suited to.
Not just you either, with birthday numerology you can take a sneak look at everyone else you know (as long as you know their birthday!)
Your birth date is the first number that becomes important to you and it is the first number that numerologically says something about you.
So here goes:
1st- Logical and Independent- best suited to working for themselves as they don't like to take orders!
2nd- Affectionate and considerate although can be emotional and nervous. Best working as 1 of a team.
3rd- Very friendly and expressive, good company to be around. Would function best at work by being in the public eye.
4th- Hard working, loyal and practical. Is best suited to the business world .
5th- Versatile with a high intelligence and very witty. Any job that involves travel and variety would suit them best.
6th- A perfectionist who believes that love really does conquer all!
These people like to serve, so areas including education, health, prison or parenthood would suit them just fine.
7th- Studious and serious- difficult to get to know as they can't easily share their feelings. Would be best suited to a scientific career.
8th – Unselfish but shrewd. Are normally lucky where money's concerned. Best suited to the business world.
9th- Very intelligent and generous. Should marry early. Could apply themselves to almost any career.
10th- Should have more than 1 thing on the go at once as prone to boredom- could easily get to the top in any job.
11th- High ideals, high intelligence, high maintenance! Very intuitive. Would feel at home working within the metaphysical sciences.
12th- Socialable, creative and full of imagination. Could do well in either design or Law professions.
13th- Down to earth, self-disciplined and practical. Would make an excellent office manager.
14th- Lucky, adventurous and creative with high standards. Would make an excellent Critic.
15th- Original thinking, attractive and ambitious. Could do well in Local Government or some community based project.
16th- Can be lazy! Should always follow their hunches. Shrewd. Need to work where they can always be around other people.
17th- Conservative, set in their ways, drawn to the past. Would make good history teachers or writers.
18th- These people are 'all things to all men', both spiritual and materialistic. Nearly always have more than 1 job as need something to fall back on!
19th- Can recover from almost any set-back! Always out to better themselves- which they can because of their original thinking!
Likely to have a job where they can do things their own way!
20th- Moody, doesn't like to be alone, must guard against being walked over! Best working in a small company that has a 'family feel' to it.
21st- Born lucky! A flair for the dramatic and loves the limelight! Very interesting people. Sales would be an ideal career.
22nd- Dreamers. High nervous tension, with psychic leanings.
Should do work that benefits others.
23rd – Sensitive and understanding souls who value their freedom. Interested in chemistry and physics.
24th – Active & often restless. Stubborn and argumentative.
Just wants everyone to be happy!
25th- Very philosophical, intuitive, have to be patient in order to gain their successes in life. Best working on their own within the metaphysical sciences.
26th- Have an energetic approach to life. Co-operative and excellent organizers. Would work best in big business.
27th- Natural leader, affectionate, erratic. Have a fascination with travel & transport so would do well working in this field.
28th- Most likely of all birthdates to become a Millionaire! Strong willed & independent. Best working with a partner in whatever they choose to do.
29th- Up one minute and down the next. Very inspired coupled with a good intellect. Would make a good clairvoyant.
30th- Attractive and excellent mimics. Conscientious. Would make good Actors.
31st- Self-disciplined but at the same time adaptable. Makes mental notes of who is kind to them & who isn't and then pays back accordingly! Would make good Headteachers.
I hope you've enjoyed discovering your birthday Numerology!
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