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I first visited the Audio-Technica ATH-IM02 in late 2014 on Head-Fi. Since then, my audio tastes have to a certain extent, matured. Consider this a revisit of a earphone that has since become regional cult-favorite. Will there be hindsight bias -probably. Does this invalidate the original review – no. Instead, this will be a look from a different perspective, one of a more experienced audio enthusiast. A number of things have changed in the playing field since the IM02's initial release. Without a doubt, the number of competitive options at this price point have grown significantly. There are simply too many options, especially from Chinese companies, to name. In fact, Audio-Technica has also released a new lineup of in-ear monitors known as the E-Series that sort of "replaces" the IM-Series. Is the IM02 still relevant then? The short, and rather surprising answer, is yes. The IM02 still excels at providing an immediately captivating sound, while still mostly outclassing the oddly placed E-series. I will elaborate further.
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Overall, the packaging on the ATH-IM02 is what you would (and should) expect on a pair of IEMs in the 200-300 dollar range. A smooth black box with precision cut foam inspires confidence, and helps to create a strong sense of overall packaging quality. There are now many options out there offering far more sumptuous new product experiences, but the IM02's utilitarian approach in this regard continues to stand strong. The earphones are not placed in a simple clear-plastic holder and prominently displayed in a cut-out on the front of the box, which continues to be a big plus in my opinion.
With regards to the included accessories, you get a solid EVA-case in which to carry your IEMs. Audio Technica's included case is a good compromise between the soft top Shure carrying case and the ABS orange plastic Westone "vault". It adds good protection without being ostentatious in its presentation. Tough, fits in your pocket, and doesn't turn heads when you pull it out at the office. 3 sets of silicone tips and a single set of Comply tips are included. This is an area that could honestly have been improved. The inclusion of a few more tips and a triple-flange would have made for a much fuller package -considering what Shure is accomplishing at this price-point with the SE-215. However, it's also good to know that most of the money went into actual hardware. Spartan is how I'd describe it.
The IM02 has a solid build quality. With a clear plastic housing, relatively comfortable memory wire, and decent "heft", it feels fairly standard. In addition, the use of a new proprietary 2 pin cable will help to lessen the impact of cable failure. The jack is well built and features good stress relief. However, the one gripe that one could have is the relatively large size of the IEMs. With larger ears, the IM02 should be no problem. However, with smaller ears, the IM02 might go from leaning towards a negative profile to sticking out of the ear slightly. In comparison, the fit isn't as good as the Shure Tru-Fit design used by Shure IEMs. Both fits still lose solidly to Westone's truly negative-profile IEM design. That said, with a bit of tuning, most users should be able to achieve a good seal. The plastic housing does tend to scratch fairly easily, acquiring a number of unsightly marks over time. General caution is advised.
Of all the sections in this review, I would say that this is where I'd consider the greatest change in opinion to be. The ATH-IM02 continues to sound very good. It has solid, punchy, and highly responsive bass. In Espoir by Darius, the IM02's demonstrate their ability to start the song with clear, controlled "punches" of upper bass, before gradually transitioning to a slow decay sub bass. For bass-heads though, the IM02 might spell disaster, as the quantity of bass is not particularly generous.
To test the mids, I utilized one of my all-time favorites, Africa by Toto. For me, the ability for a pair of IEMs to play this song can be a deal breaker/maker. Testing revealed forward mids that were rich and full. While definitely not the smoothest nor warmest sound out there, the IM02 makes its stamp on the mids through an analytical interpretation of the pieces it is tasked with playing. I really appreciate the ability to hear one of the band members laugh softly at the 2-3 seconds into the song. The trebles are sparkly/bright, but can be somewhat harsh, and at times simply overemphasized.
The IM02's greatest weakness is that it never achieves the fluidity of the ER4. Instead, it comes across as occasionally brash and somewhat forward sounding. While this is by no means a problem for short listening sessions, it does become fatiguing at times. Overall, the IM02 is a rather exciting, and at times, jumpy earphone. It excels at bring across the classic AT signature. Whether that ends up being a positive will depend heavily on the listener.
The IM02 is still a great IEM. At the current price, you can enjoy amazing clarity and rich sounding music through dual balanced armature drivers. It's immediately engaging, technically proficient, and generally competent at what it does. It maintains the classic AT house sound, which I have generally found to be quite pleasant. As an introduction to high-end audio, I would still recommend the heartily recommend the IM02.
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Enchanted Valley is a destination for the persistent backpacker who wants to experience a seasonal phenomenon of ephemeral falls that spring forth from the high mountainsides of an unspoiled mountain valley deep within Olympic National Park. It is a one- or two- day backpack trip into Enchanted Valley, also called the "Valley of 10,000 Waterfalls." An exaggeration, perhaps, but certainly a well-deserved description of this very special place.
NOTE: This hike is a 13-mile-one-way backpack trip up the East Fork of the Quinault River from the Graves Creek trailhead into the Valley. If you are thinking about traversing the peninsula, most people leave a car at each trailhead. There are also trailhead pick up shuttles that can assist you. The main road on the east side up the Dosewallips River is closed before the entrance to Park. They do not know when the road will reopen. One of B&Bs in the area will do a trailhead drop off for you so you can leave your car at their place. Call Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau for more information about shuttles and parking.
From US Highway 101 take the South Shore Road to its end and then follow the signs to Graves Creek Campground, 17 miles up the gravel road. Turn right and park in the gravel parking area.
The scores of seasonal falls of the more than one mile long Enchanted Valley are mostly visible in spring and early summer only. Snowmelt and spring rainfall in the high drainages run down steep slopes and cliffs permitting water to cascade at will down to the glacially carved valley floor below, creating a virtual amphitheater of waterfalls. The trail to Enchanted Valley follows the East Fork of the Quinault River for some 13 miles. This is a wonderful trip in itself. Consult Olympic National Park website for current trail and weather conditions, as the river may wash out trail and bridges each year. River fords in swift cold water are possible. This area has a large black bear population and herds of elk are often found. Cars left at this remote trailhead have been subject to vandalism.
Hi Jacob,
Here's a link to the National Park regulations regarding firearms. http://www.nps.gov/olym/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm
and a link to the National Forest regarding their policies. http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5066182.pdf
Have a good visit.
Are firearms allowed on the trail?
While you cannot drive to or through Enchanted Valley, or the Valley of 10,000 Waterfalls as it's often called, it does make a great overnight backpack destination!
[…] Valley of 10,000 waterfalls – either drive the loop or make it into an overnight backpack adventure […]
Hi Enchanted Valley Hiker,
Yes, this is usually an overnight trip. And, if you were hiking in January, I imagine that you encountered snow and an unmaintained trail! (Trail crew is usually out later in the season.)It's an incredible journey, but it's not usually a day hike. I've heard that the full moon in June is the ultimate time. Still lots of runoff, drier trails, less snow, and beginnings of wild flowers. Hope you get to experience it in its magnificance. We went in July last time and it was still "enchanted".
[…] probably should have started on an easier route, rather than the grueling 13-mile, one-way hike to Enchanted Valley. Perhaps, I should have spoke up and informed the crew that I maybe wasn't cut out for this […]
The USFS has the best maps…and they are CHEAP!!!
There are I believe 5 total maps. This will be on the Quinalt map. They are huge maps, but I bought them all…laminated them…and cut them into 8.5 x 11 sheets to easily carry in a notebook. You could request the B&B there to pick you up…but in my experience, since you will never know the exact time of your arrival (give yourself a 12 hour swing…seriously!) there has always been someone at the Dosey trailhead willing to take you back to town. It's about 9 miles from the trailhead washout back to town.
I would like to point out just a few things about when considering stock or pack animals. You won't be able to get them over the pass…so you will have to enter from the East Fork of the Quinault River from the Graves Creek trailhead into the Valley. Horses would have a very hard time traversing the river until you are way up high. There was also a huge avalanche last year when I was there that was almost a mile wide. It added and extra 12 hours to our trip trying to cross over the huge trees that had been snapped like twigs. The park service will never be able to clean that up…it will have to be a natural decay process. If you are thinking about traversing the peninsula, most people leave a car at each trailhead. There are also trailhead pick up shuttles that can assist you. The main road on the east side up the Dosewallips River is closed before the entrance to Park. It will probably never reopen…as I have volunteered for the State Park service in Dosewallips…and the consensus is it would be too much money…especially since the National Park service just got hit with the sequestration pretty hard..
HI Jordan,
No, it's not possible to drive through the park. There are spoke-like entrances into the interior at places all the way around the park. Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rainforest roads are two of the most popular.
Hi Jordan, No roads go through the park. There are roads that go several miles into the interior in places all the way around the peninsula.
Can you drive through the park or is this only a hike in and out?
Hi Ilana,
I suggest that you contact the back country ranger at Olympic National Park and ask about the wildlife in the area you plan to hike and camp. They will know details and be able to answer your questions with more up-to-date information than we have. Have a marvelous trip and please share photos! Back Country office 360-565-3102
Hi Crystal!
There are places along the trail to camp and definitely in the valley! It's so beautiful. I'd give the back country ranger at Olympic National Park a call to ask about camping and permits in the valley. Have a marvelous trip and please share photos! 360-565-3100
Can you camp on this trail?
I saw your comment about the bears in the region, and particularly the adult male who is not afraid of humans. If we hike between Graves Creek and Enchanted Valley, might we cross paths with that bear? Do you have any recommendations on being careful given the large number of bears in the area?
My last visit to the Valley was in1958 I was 13. My Grandfather Thomas and my Uncle Glen built the Chalet as subcontractors for the general contractor. Quite a feat. The building as I remember was in disrepair but have heard since that maintenance has improved. The building was dedicated to Tom and Glen in I believe 1992. My hope is that something is being don to curb the erosion from the river that threatens to destroy this piece of family and American history. At 68 I am still in good shape and am planning a trip to the peninsula in the near future. To hike in and back in one day would take so much away from the pleasure of the environment that we will likely make it a two day trek.
This is all we know at the moment:
East Fork Quinault River Trail
Trailhead to Anderson Pass 18.2 miles
646′ to 4465′
Continuous snow begins 0.5 mi. below O'Neil Pass junction. Clear of down trees to the 4.5 mile point; 21 down above. Avalanche debris above Pyrites Creek easy to traverse. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.
This area has a high population of bears; there is currently a large male in the upper valley that shows no fear of humans. Stay a minimum of 100′ away from park wildlife. Please help keep wildlife wild by properly securing all food, garbage and scented items. Animal-Resistant Food Canisters are recommended.
Overnight hikers must register at South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station.
You can find the latest info here:
Hope you have a great ride.
Anyone have some inside info on this trail being cleared for horses this year????
can you please change the post above, people are still calling 3102.
Thank you for the correction, ONP WIC! Will make a note of it.
The correct Phone # is 360.565.3100
The trail head for this hike is about 6.5 miles from the lodge. The hike into the valley is about 13 miles one way, so it is usually done as a backpack trip. You could treat it like a day hike and wander along the trail for a while to enjoy the woods and turn around when you are ready to go back to the car. We always suggest you carry the 10 essentials when you go hiking, even if it's a day hike. Backpackers rarely get into too much trouble in the wilderness because they are prepared to stay. Day hikers should be prepared. You could check with the back country ranger at Olympic National Park to find out when the trail is open. We have had a lot of snow this year, as recently as last week. And, because of federal budget cuts, trail maintenance may be delayed. 360-565-3100. Have a memorable, safe hike. Wish I was coming along. It's one of the highlights of my hiking excursions.
Do i need any prior hiking experience to hike this Valley?
When is it open? How far is it from the lodge?
Hi, I heard there are or is a bed and breakfast near this trail that will shuttle? Can you give me some info on that? Thanks!
Thanks for the information!
HI Ken!
September should be lovely in the valley. Not so many waterfalls, but the valley itself id DEFINITELY worth experiencing. The snow should be higher if you intend to hike from the valley up to Anderson Pass (even MORE gorgeous views!). The elevation change from the trailhead at Quinault to the valley is +1,328′ net elevation gain (+3,635′ total roundtrip elevation gain). Here's a website with some good info! Hope you have a great hike. It is one of the highlights of my bucket list!
Thinking of going to Enchanted Valley in early September . I realize this is not peak waterfall season so wanted to know if its still worth the trip? Also I see you say it's 13 miles do you know what the elevation change is?
Hi Anna,
Yes, stock is allowed into Enchanted Valley. August should be a good time as the snow will be gone and the trail crews will have removed any trees that have fallen over the winter. The trail is usually ready for travel by the end of May, early June. You'll need the usual back country permit. Have a wonderful time.
Are horses allowed on the Enchanted Valley trail and is it suitable for horses? We're looking at doing an Olympic Park ride in August. My grandmother said she did this ride in the "70's" and it was the most beautifly place ever.
Hi Mark,
The USGS Topo maps for Enchanted Valley are Chimney Peak, Mt. Olson, Mt. Hoquiam. We used the Custom Correct map for Enchanted Valley/Skokomish (only one map needed!)
Browns Outdoor Store in Port Angeles have both types of maps. 112 W Front St Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 457-4150 Trailhead pick up and shuttle can be arranged either through Willie Nelson of All Points Charters and Tours 360-460-7131, or Randy with TeamForks 360-374-2131. Please let either of them know that you got their contact information from the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau. Thanks! Have a great trip. It's one of my top five ever!
Hi Mark,
Word from Olympic National Park back country ranger says expect snow within the first mile of the trail and about 3-5 feet of snow by the time you would get into the valley. Got snowshoes? Stay safe!
Is this trail possible to complete this time of year?? I an looking at possibly doing the full 13 mile this weekend??
I wish to purchase one of the USGS Topo maps before I go on this backpacking trip. Can you tell me which map that this is valley is on? Also can you tell me more about this trailhead pick up shuttle?
Hi Bill
Yes, you can do a hike through Enchanted Valley. One car would be left Graves Creek trailhead on the west side and one car at Elk Meadows on the east side. Elk Meadows is a B&B that will do trailhead drop off for you. The road up the Dosewallips River is closed before the National Park entrance (has been for several years), so Joy and Joe at Elk Meadows have been nice enough to let folks park on their property. Give me a call and I will give you their telephone number so you can talk to them directly. Mary B.
I heard that you could hike through, leaving a car at each end. Is this true, and where does it come out on the East end?
I haven't heard of any vandalism this season. Of course, cars at any remote trailhead can be subject to a prowl. Don't leave valuables. We've seen bear when we've hiked Enchanted Valley, so yes, there will likely be bears. Talk to the backcountry rangers before you leave for instructions if you are nervous about encountering them. They live throughout the park. In fact we saw a mommy bear and her cub on the hill by the road going up to Hurricane Ridge. It was a thrill to see them…..from a good distance, naturally! Have a wonderful trip! It's an amazingly special place.
It says cars subject to vandalism and alot of black bears…is this a huge concern? I don't want to get back from an awesome trip and have messed up cars?
thanks, that's super helpful, and great site!
I've done Enchanted Valley hike and want to do it again, but would definitely stay over in the valley one night at least. If you're in great shape and can do a 26-mile hike, go for it! It's definitely worth seeing. I wished we been able to stay in the valley longer than we were there. It's stunning.
i'd really like to see the enchanted valley, but i have limited time and was wondering if it would be possible to hike there and back in a day. from what i can tell, it would total 26 miles from graves creek and the elevation change is relatively gradual. i'm not opposed to a long day of hiking, but i'm curious about whether or not that sounds crazy to people who have actually done the trail. any feedback would be awesome. thanks : )
Oh Penny! Sorry I didn't get to your question until now. Hope you are out safe and sound, and that you had a wonderful trip to Enchanted Valley. I'd feel safe hiking with another woman and, yes, we saw bears, but they weren't too interested in us. Always check with Olympic National Park folks before taking off and get your back country permit so someone knows where you are! Are you planning to hike it again?
[…] Even after the annual deluge known as winter and spring, summer's still time to get your soak on. There's nowhere on the continent you'll find more waterfalls than on the one- to two-day, 26-mile backpack trip into Olympic National Park's Enchanted Valley . The tally? 1,000 cataracts and counting. No joke. olympicpeninsulawaterfalltrail.com/enchanted-valley […]
Thanks for your kind words about our site. Stay tuned! We will be adding more waterfalls this year.
Hi Angela,
It's 12+ miles into the main Enchanted Valley area. However if you are interested in a sorter hike with no overnight gear, I would suggest a hike to Pony Bridge. It's a little under three miles in and you would be going through the same type of forest along the Quinault River that runs through a narrow canyon. Here's a link to the Washington Trails Association website with more info about the Pony Bridge hike. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/quinault-river. When you go, take some photos to share with us! Have a great, safe hike.
i see that it says that it could be a 2day hike…would anyone say say this is a hike for only the experienced? i havent really done much hiking but would love to see Enchanted Valllet.Any comments would be apprecited
Thanks! I will ask the web folks to move the google marker!
Hey Arnie!
Thanks for the heads up! Our Google marker is definitely in need of a new location. Appreciate your time to let us know.
Waterfall Wanderer
above topo is on theDuckabush. Nowhere near Enchanted Valley
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed your visit and hope you will come again.
Good information. Found your site on a brochure in Quinault, from the Rain Forest Resort Village store.
I'm putting together a Quinault area page on my website and will certainly add yours to it. Thanks.
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Reading is the combination of our "verbal" language skills (some children use signing as their verbal language) and our fine motor skills. Just as children are learning to speak, they are also learning to draw, paint, and create with their hands. Just as the words begin as exercises in making sounds, so do the creations of the hand begin as scribbles. Then the words come together in stories and the pictures on the page are seen as people, skies, and animals. From here we are ready to begin learning to write and to read, two skills that happen independently of one another. Some children learn to read before their fine motor skills draw them to writing, others begin forming the letters before mastering their sounds.
In the Montessori-oriented classroom, we use a phonetic approach to reading. Younger bodies begin by learning to read their own name and to use lowercase sandpaper letters—combining the concept of a letter's sound with its written symbol, just as they do with numerals and shapes. Doing this exercise one-on-one with the child also makes us aware of any specific speech difficulties a child may have so that we can intervene early. It may take a year to a year and a half to master these sounds, and that is perfectly fine. Reading success is based strongly on experience. The more outside experience and verbal language a child has the better, so taking time to learn sounds is a good thing.
Once the sounds are mastered, a child is ready to start putting them together in 3-letter phonetic word activities (word-to-picture matching and beginning reading). From this stage, children are encouraged to begin reading simple books with 3-letter words one-on-one with teachers. This skill grows with time and experience, and soon the children are able to read longer words and more readily decode the smaller words. They move from "sounding out" to reading fluidly and comprehending the stories. Reading is a skill that varies greatly with each child, and finding that sensitive period for it is key.
Each child is exposed to materials in the classroom that promote these skills in this developmental order: learning sounds and their symbols, matching lower- to upper-case letters, matching objects to beginning sounds, matching objects to ending sounds, matching objects to vowel sounds, sight-word reading, sounding out words with blends, sounding out words with consonant digraphs, sounding words with silent e, sounding out words with special vowels (oo, ou, ee, ei, ie. ea, oi, oy, aw, au, and ew), sounding out words with r-controlled vowels, and reading comprehension.
At the same time, this progression is moving along, the children are learning to write. Writing at ABC-Stewart Preschool-Kindergarten starts in the sensorial area by tracing the metal insets. Once a child can hold a pencil well, they are able to begin this exercise. We provide many other materials and projects to strengthen the hand for writing as well: creative projects, practical life skills (spooning, tweezing, pouring), and cutting with scissors are a few. Children also begin to trace their name, and they are encouraged to free-write their name often through the day on all their works. If they are not yet able to write their full name, we ask them to just write what they know.
We continue to move from tracing to free-hand writing to free-hand writing with lines, and from this practice writing grows. Children ages 4–5 love to write! They write lists and dates and names. They want to write everything! Once handwriting is well underway, we introduce the moveable alphabet to help children combine these two skills, reading and writing. Children create stories with a moveable alphabet, phonetically spelling the words as best they can, and then writing the words when they are finished.
Older students will continue doing creative writing, alphabetizing, using a dictionary, and continuing on their reading progress. Daily we read stories to all the children, and all-day students are read a chapter book in the afternoons before spending some time focusing on handwriting. Once children begin reading, we strive to read with them one-on-one each day, and we loan books to parents to continue the process.


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Internet Strategist at Packet Clearing House
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Bevil Wooding is an Internet Strategist and the Caribbean Outreach Manager for Packet Clearing House
His works spans the public and private sector where he advises governments and business leaders on technology-related policy, infrastructure and development issues. He is also the founder of BrightPath Foundation, a non-profit organisation providing values-based technology education and capacity building programs in areas such as mobile app development and localized digital content creation.
The Caribbean suffered six major storms in 2017, including the record-breaking Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria. In the unprecedented destruction, the islands of Dominica and Barbuda lost all communication and telecommunications service, and eight other Caribbean countries were severely disrupted. Each hurricane season wreaks greater devastation than the last, yet decreased telecommunications competition, inadequate regulation, and high national debt burdens in the region yield ever-diminishing infrastructural investment. more
When Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) announced an agreement to acquire Columbus International, news of the deal sparked widespread concerns about the impact of reduced competition on consumer pricing, infrastructure investment and wider economic development in the Caribbean. If approved, the deal will make CWC the Caribbean's largest wholesale and retail broadband service provider. At the same time, it will return several Caribbean territories into monopoly or near-monopoly markets... more
When Columbus Networks and Cable & Wireless Communications announced the formation of their new joint venture entity at International Telecoms Week 2013, it signaled an important milestone for the telecommunications sector in Latin American and the Caribbean. The development comes at a time when the region's appetite for bandwidth is rapidly rising. The market for wholesale broadband capacity is experiencing solid growth and shows no sign of slowing anytime soon. more
The Internet has been growing at 115% per year, more than doubling annually, for thirty years. Today, over two billion people are connected to the Internet. The openness of the Internet has been the main catalyst for many social and economic advances. It has enabled a level of human communication and interconnection unprecedented in human history, as demonstrated by the staggering global popularity of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. It has also spurred new levels of innovation, fueling significant economic activity. more
2011 has been a significant year for the technology sector globally. Information technology is touching more people in more ways than ever before. Developed markets will be considering a 2012 in which business innovation, competitiveness, and service differentiation are built on ubiquitous broadband, cloud computing, smarter mobile computing, and an increasing plethora of Internet-connected devices. By contrast, securing the technology future for developing markets demands that attention be placed on more fundamental issues. more
Encouraging the development of Internet-based services and accelerating the development of local content are often touted as noble objectives. It is also widely acknowledged that reaping the benefits of technology is dependent on reducing Internet connectivity and bandwidth costs, improving infrastructure, and improving quality of service to all Internet users. Yet in a region with over 20 million potential Internet users and great ambitions to create a "knowledge-based society" and develop "technology-driven economies", the cost of access remains prohibitively high and there is a glaring absence of critical Internet infrastructure. more
As the Internet grows, those countries and societies with mature systems of content development, innovation and entrepreneurism will continue to be better positioned to meet these needs. At the same time, such countries are also better positioned to take advantage of the efficiency, and capacity of the Internet to amplify and extend their cultural reach and economic capacity. The implication of this amplification and extension of cultural reach and economic capacity from developed markets, is that it can drown out indigenous content and restrict local economic opportunities in developing and under-developed markets. more
It is no secret that in the Caribbean people are crazy about their cell phones. In fact, the Caribbean has one of the highest levels of mobile phone penetration in the world. According to a report from BuddeComm, an Australia-based telecom research firm, mobile phone penetration in Latin America and the Caribbean reached an estimated 80% in early 2009, well above the world average which was about 58%. The report stated that Latin America and the Caribbean together now account for an estimated 12% of the world's 3.97 billion mobile subscribers. more


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August is happy month for our running community. Running Events in Bangalore are being organised on almost every single weekend in August. Independence day is anyways the best time for runners as you get multiple options to participate in events near your location.
Time to win big prizes and enjoy the freedom with your fellow runners. Do participate and keep your fitness regime going.
List of Running Events in Bangalore for the month of August:
1. Freedom Run (5K) – Decathlon Whitefield
Date & Time: 14th August | 6AM | Sunday
Venue: Decathlon Whitefield
Entry Fees: Rs 200
Prizes: Total prize money – Rs 10,000. Breakfast for all participants
2. HSR Freedom Run 2016 (5K & 10K Run)
Date & Time: 15th August | 6AM | Monday
Venue: Freedom International School, HSR Layout
Entry Fees: Rs 550 / Rs 850
Prizes: Cash Prize – Rs 20,000. Timing Chips and Bibs for all participants
3. Patriot Run 2016 by Citrus Ventures (3K | 5K & 10K Run)
Date & Time: 21st August | 6AM | Sunday
Venue: Decathlon Sarjapur
Entry Fees: Rs 150/ Rs 250 / Rs 350
Prizes: Total prize money – Rs 25,000. Finisher medal,certificates and Breakfast for all participants. Drifit T-Shirts are optional at Rs 200.
4.Freedom Run – Bannerghatta 5K Run
Date & Time: 15th August |6AM | Sunday
Venue: Decathlon Bannerghatta
Entry Fees: Rs 200
Prizes: First prize Rs 2000 and 2nd Prize – Rs 1000
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According to Jean-Martin Fortier, it isn't a farmer's job to feed the world. And he finds it absurd that many U.S.-based food and agriculture companies tell farmers they should do so. "Feeding the world? People in Africa don't need the U.S. to feed them." What we need, the Canadian farmer argues, is small farms feeding their communities, and that task is difficult enough.
Fortier recently took two years off from farming to write a book called The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming. In it, Fortier argues that farmers can make six figures on just a few acres of land. At a time when most small-scale farmers have the odds stacked against them financially, and young people are hesitant to start farming for fear of failing to making a real living, the handbook is bound to attract an audience.
"I felt that there was a need for [a book] like this. I have been involved with growing the food movement. My response was to tell people that they can grow and here is how," says Fortier.
Fortier, born and raised in Quebec, began farming with his wife, Maude-Hélène Desroches, as interns and WWOOFers. Years later, they started their own project on rented land. Like many others, they dreamed of farming on their own land and worked hard to make that a reality.
Today, they grow a diversified mix of crops including beets, broccoli, salad greens, and carrots on an acre and a half. Their award-winning farm, Les Jardins de la Grelinette, clears $140,000 in sales annually. Fortier and Desroches work nine months out of the year and their CSA feeds 200 families a week during the summer months.
Fortier's philosophy is "grow better, not bigger." Better to him means not only better food that is grown in better soil, but it also means a better quality of life. He prides himself on the fact that he can take winter vacations with his family.
The couple's approach to growing food is what Fortier refers to as "biologically intensive," incorporating permaculture methods like conservation tillage, building permanent beds (as opposed to creating new ones every season), and crop rotation. And, like many young farmers growing in colder climates, he cites Eliot Coleman as an inspiration.
The Market Gardener gives the aspiring farmer the sense that they can pick up the book and follow it step-by-step to start their own farm. The book begins by explaining Fortier's approach to small-scale farming and ranges from tips on how to choose a site to designing the layout. "The aim is to organize the different workspaces–inside and outside–so that the work flow will be as efficient, practical, and ergonomic as possible," he says.
He troubleshoots through difficult topics and makes suggestions on how to fertilize organically, start seeds, manage weeds, insect pests, and diseases to practical advice on harvesting: "In order to avoid having to fetch more elastic bands in case we miss some, we always carry an extra box in our harvest cart."
Many new farmers buy tractors early on in their business, seeing it as an important stepping stone. But Fortier emphasizes a different approach. "We could have followed a route similar to that taken by all other growers we knew: invest in a tractor and move towards a more mechanized growing system," he says. "Instead, we opted to stay small-scale and continue relying on our hands and light power tools."
In the book, he has an entire chapter dedicated to minimum tillage and appropriate machinery, like the broadfork and the two-wheel tractor. (The couple provides detailed information about all the tools they use and where to get them on their website.) The broadfork is the namesake of their farm, explains Fortier. "The broadfork traces its origin back to the grelinette, a tool invented in France by André Grelin in the 1960s," he says. "We named our business, Les Jardins de la Grelinette, after the tool because it is so emblematic of our philosophy of efficient, environmentally sound, manual gardening."
Fortier hopes book will filling a big hole in the existing literature around farming. "What I am presenting in The Market Gardener is not the ultimate set up but it is good enough to get started," he says. "Growers starting 10 to 15 years ago didn't have that." He also believes that his practices can apply in many locations, for many people. "You will hear a lot of people say, 'what you are doing on your farm, I cannot do on my farm,' but I'm sorry–farming isn't that different."
Fortier's approach to basic skills and design concepts can be used all over the world. Fortier and Desroches have spent time on farms in Cuba, Mexico, and New Mexico which he sites as inspiration. "We had been to Cuba, and we had seen acres and acres of farms running on permanent beds without tractors and thought that was a brilliant way to do it," says Fortier.
These practices are commonly used in South America and Africa on both small- and large-scale farms, but they are far from mainstream in North America, and could have a big impact on farm productivity.
"My message is that if you want to get into farming–if you're young and you don't have access to land or capital, this is a pretty bright way to do it without a lot of input. And you can make a living," says Fortier.
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- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015I just bought this book a couple weeks ago. We have a few acres outside Portland Oregon and hope to use many of these techniques. We opted to buy an inexpensive old Ford tractor for mowing and tilling. In our scenario I think that is a better fit than a higher priced two wheel tractor.
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015There I no market for beets and greens in oklahoma
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015i have been farming organically for 40 years. I grow the food for my community of 12 households on an acre of land. We also have an acre orchard. I don't use tractors either. It CAN be done . I will refer my interns to this book. It looks like a great read!
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015I LOVE IT,
my mom has been raising her own vegetables for as far back as I can remember and she grew up on a farm I checked and farm and a cotton farm while her parents raised chicken and cotton. I think the best rather than the biggest is an excellent way to do business on a farm.
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015I love gardening & have sold some of my excess baby plants & have also pondered the thought of growing extra vegetables to sell, but have always felt intimidated at the pressure that you can feel about having to produce & what happens if you can't.
You sure seem make one feel that this is a do-able thing to do. I look forward to reading your book & figuring out how to get started & how to keep up with it.
Thank-you :)
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015Sorry, but the minimal cost of operating a tractor relative to the time and human effort saved makes it more than worthwhile to own one if you have sufficient acreage. It's not worth it if all you're planting is your back yard because you won't have enough room or work for it to do, but if you have the room to drive it, then it will increase your productivity immensely because time saved on tilling the soil can be used for other things.
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015My wife and I are in our 60's and getting a chance to homestead on our 80'x120' city lot in Albuquerque. If we were younger we would do what you are doing. Thank you for your hard work farming and writing the book. I love to read people's personal experiences. They are what brings wisdom to the world. I will look for your book. You might find "The Third Plate" by Dan Barber interesting.
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015The number of 'celebrity' farmers able to sell their produce to wealthy consumers and high end restaurants in any given area is pretty small. Put 20 other farms doing the exact same thing next door to Fortier's farm, and they're not going to work. Hell, his farm may stop working.
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015This is fantastic. I have so many negative people telling me I can't do this and that I'm crazy to want to create something like this.
I recently leased 8 acres, two of which I'm using for my horses but the rest I want to farm. I plan on also having guineas, chickens, ducks and goats. I also plan on putting in Einkorn wheat and using it to make my ancient grain bread I sell.
I can't wait to read the book and am so happy I followed my heart, it's been a dream for a long time and to be able to make a living as well will be prayers answered.
Thank you again for uplifting my spirit and desire to move forward.
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2015Hi how are you? Me and my family want to build are own farm and get back liveing on the land. The city is not for us. If you can help us make are dream come true plz help these dream.
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015so inspiring and hopeful! Thank you for your dedication and work, but mostly for your INTEGRITY and STEWARDSHIP! A most humble thank you.
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015Thank you we hope to order the book today//we sure need the help to get our farm off the ground and stable
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015Very exciting. We're looking forward to learning how to grow on our .5 acre!
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015What w wonderful article and such inspiration! Oh to be young again. My son teaches Permaculture in Calgary and I am always saying to him "come and turn my property into a food forest!" I am still waiting! Well done to you both, it's so great to hear a success story built around nature!
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015Very inspiring. My dream is to have a farm (small-scale) in my rural home which enjoys the cool climate of Mt. Kenya.
I will get a copy of the book to start me off. Thanks.
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015I would like more info like this
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015Thank you for this inspiring article on Fortier and Desroches' successful efforts at small scale organic farming. At a time when many struggle to maintain large farms utilizing heavy machinery they have shown what's possible by "growing better, not bigger." I look forward to reading "The Market Gardener" and learning more about their system of permanent beds.
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015I would love any information you post to my email. I am so interested in the young trying to make a difference!
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015This is exactly what people need to learn in their lives, to be self-sufficient. I'm going to share this on my website as well. It's www.createmyhomeschool.com, as well as my FB page. Thank you.
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015This book has been my bible and my motivator to do something I greatly believe in! Thank you for the amazing information!
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015my husband and I are going to be 70 years old this year , but we would like to use our land [we have a farm] foe growing vegetables
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015I scanned part of this text. It is so lovely to read about this kind of possibilities. We are developing our own farm and definitely are inspired by reading about Jean-Marton Fortier. Great to hear of!!
- Thursday, April 23rd, 2015I just finished reading this article. WOW! I am going to order your book. We own 1 1/2 acres of land. I would be willing to use about a 1/2 acre (start small) We aren't young...but I would love to get into more organic vegetables. I come from a family of farmers...mostly milk and beef. As you say, farmers who feed the world. I have great soil. But first, I will start with your book. Great article.
- Thursday, April 23rd, 2015This is wonderful! I can't wait to introduce my interns to the broadfork because the hoes and spades they use now are pretty narrow and I am certain they could get a lot more done if the tools were bigger and heavier. I've long understood I don't need any tractor rated in horsepower as long as I can get volunteer interns rated in ;people power. I think I might be making about the same money from my farm but I don't really keep track of it because I do cash business and taxes could be a real problem. Also I keep expenses down by not buying much stuff. The interns bring most everything they need and they don't need much. I try to get donations too whenever I can. We run with a pretty small carbon footprint that way
- Thursday, April 23rd, 2015I would love to learn more about this. I live in Alberta Canada close to the rockies. Any advise would be great. Thanks
- Thursday, April 23rd, 2015I'm not in agreement with the philosophy stated by Mr. Fortier. Evolution allows for better technology to increase the standard of living for societies. Those that want to farm as Mr. Fortier does is fine, but it doesn't allow for better fed and eventually higher societal living. Africa does not have nor would I want to see the poor land there utilized for many small inefficient farms. Look at China, they cannot feed their population, they are made up of small farms by mandate. Communism and smaller less Democratic governments like those found in Africa don't allow for systems which can easily feed populations. So it is a bit selfish of positions like Mr. Fortier's that won't allow for good nutrition to find the demand.
- Thursday, April 23rd, 2015Can you let us know how to obtain a copy of your book?
Thank you,
- Friday, April 24th, 2015I've inherited a one acre farm my father who is diciest was born there in 1918 it hasn't been worked in over 80 years. I'm in my second year of beekeeping andy goal is to get the farm opperational my problem is financing any tips?
- Saturday, April 25th, 2015Great post. Following.
Going to buy the book and step up my knowledge.
- Saturday, April 25th, 2015I totally agree. Definitely worth reading this. The idea that we should have huge factory farms so we can "feed the world" is what makes much of the world unable to feed themselves. It is a political and greed issue - not an issue of being unable to grow enough food to feed the population of each country.
- Sunday, April 26th, 2015A good concept specially that of permanent beds. Useful for Third World Countries where land holdings are small.
- Sunday, April 26th, 2015Oh dear - comments like Kodachrome really don't understand food sovereignty. Only profit and getting bigger. Lovely first chapter. Thank you. Will share with as many in Tasmania as I can. And thank you for taking the time to write this guide.
- Monday, April 27th, 2015Please sign me up for more information. Very interesting x
- Monday, April 27th, 2015where is your farm and are you restricted to uncommon foods that you grow?
- Monday, April 27th, 2015I have worked as a Manager for 2 farms over 23 yearsn and was only paid $13.30/ hour at the end....60-70 hours a week, managing about 45 crew and making only $16,000 a season...my hard work made the owners QUITE a chunk of $$$$$$$$, and they never even thought of sharing....I'm still trying to find some land to do it your way...glad you are succeeding!!!!!
- Monday, April 27th, 2015This is brilliant thank you for sharing
- Monday, April 27th, 2015Wow, I can't wait to read it and start. :)
- Wednesday, April 29th, 2015What if you are NOT young, chronologically? I am just turned 60. Have BEEN wanting to do something along the lines of what this article talks about for a very long time.


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Written by George as his only contribution to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Within You Without You is based on Hindu teachings and was written shortly after George discovered the Indian instrument the sitar. It was written on a pedal harmonium at friend Klaus Voormann's house, who drew the cover for Revolver and later the three Anthology albums. The song also struck a chord with people who took acid, as they often felt a cosmic oneness when high.
Closing laughter
The laughter at the end of the song was once rumored to be the band laughing because George dropped his pants, but in fact it came from a sound effects tape. The track source is different on the mono version than the stereo version.
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- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
- Anthology 2 (1996) [instrumental track]
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The 2012 baseball season is just around the corner, and probably is one of the most anticipated in a while. Lots of new kids on the block with enough swagger and talent to keeps us entertained all the way to October. Not to mention Bryce Harper, whom some say is "the most entertaining prospect since Babe Ruth"! Wow!
Anyway, we all love the game and can't wait to get to the ball park for some fun games, and, of course, hot dogs 'n' beer (mouths watering even now). But before that, being so sartorial, we couldn't help but go a little Fashion Police on some great baseball uniforms as well as some… Well, not so great.
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October 2018
Fall in Full Swing
One of New York's pre-eminent off-Broadway theatre companies, Ensemble Studio Theatre, is celebrating 50 years devoted to developing new work. You can celebrate with them at their latest, William Jackson Harper's "Travisville." Setin Texas, a church community must finally facethe realities of civil rights.
Another fine theatre for new playwrights' work is Claire Tow at Lincoln Center. Their next, "Plot Points in our Sexual Development" by Miranda Rose Hall asks how much honesty is possible in an intimate relationship.
Want a chance to catch The Daily Show's Assif Mandvi in his Obie Award-winning "Sakina's Restaurant?" It will be at Minetta Lane, and as timely today as it was 20 years ago.
If you're interested in a fresh take on an American classic, head to St. Ann's Warehouse for the much lauded Bard Summerscape production of " Oklahoma!"
While at St. Ann's -- don't fail to buy advance tickets for "The Jungle." This recreation of the migrants' camp in Calais was a major hit in London -- read this five star review from Lyn Gardner in The Guardian.
The Irish National Treasure, Mikel Murfi, has written two plays for a very limited run, in rep, at Irish Arts. If you haven't already experienced Mikel's extraordinary storytelling skills, you might want to try both.
Although I don't often have time for dance, I try to get to the annual "Fall for Dance Festival" at City Center. It's a wonderful opportunity to see several international companies each night -- for only $15!
While looking at City Center's season, you might want to see what MTC is producing. The world premiere on the mainstage, "India Pale Ale," is by Jaclyn Backhaus. She writes about a Punjabi weddingtaking place in a Midwestern small town. On stage two is "The Niceties" by Eleanor Burgess, which comes with fine reviews from its Boston production.
Enjoy the colorful, cool season -- and several intelligent plays, too. Hope to see you at the theatre!


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OK so February fly by a little quicker than I expected! But with 2016 being a leap year and today being that extra day we only get once every four years, it seemed like a good day to share this month's favourites.
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Another skincare product I've adored this month is the new Merumaya Gentle Exfoliating Toner* (128ml, £17.50), which I was super excited to try on it's release. I adore exfoliating toners and find them a much more manageable way to keep on top of facial exfoliation whilst also being a more gentle and effective way to exfoliate. I have a full review on this coming soon but for now let me tell you that this is easily as good as the more expensive exfoliating toners I have tried, super effective and a product I simply can't get enough of right now. Keep an eye out for my full review in March!
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I've been using the Neal's Yard Remedies Detox Toning Oil (100ml, £15.50) on my tummy each day in the hopes that it will help rescue my skin post-baby. It can be used as a massage oil or daily as a general body oil, which is how I have been using it. With continued use it claims to banish toxins and improve skin tone, so here's hoping it works on my tummy! I really love the scent of this one though; Organic Lemon, Black Pepper and Frankincense Essential Oils, and like previous Neal's Yard body oils I've tried, it sinks into skin beautifully without leaving a greasy residue.
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My hands have taken a battering since Willow arrived, washing them what feels like a million times a day. I've had to change the liquid hand soaps we have in our bathroom and kitchen as the more expensive Jo Malone one I was using destroyed my hands and completely dried them out. I've been slathering on hand creams every opportunity I get to try and repair some of the damage and one I've really enjoyed over the past week or so is Lush Love And Light Hand Cream (100g , £7.95, 220g, £13.95). It uses softening Neroli and Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter to moisturise and soften skin, with a really lovely and light scent of Brazilian Orange, Orange Blossom and Neroli. Scrumptious!
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Last but not least and my saviour when I have had the chance to pop on some makeup over the past month or so, my very well loved Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation (£33.50) which just leaves my skin looking so good! I love the way it applies, blending in effortlessly with a good buffing brush and providing a lovely even medium coverage. It's build-able too so a great base for anyone who prefers a higher coverage with their bases. I love compact bases and don't think they get enough credit, with the Bobbi Brown one easily being my favourite.
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I'd love for you to share your February favourites with me, and if you have any favourite hydrating hand creams that you think I should try after Love And Light to pamper my hands, I'd love to hear your top recommendations!


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Le Saigonnais…Upscale Vietnamese in New Westminster
New Westminster isn't exactly a mecca for Vietnamese food in Greater Vancouver. Until now, we've had only three fairly average joints to speak of. When I heard of a new one advertising "Authentic" Vietnamese cuisine, I dragged Darciberger down to Columbia St. to see if Le Saigonnais was the real deal.
Unfortunately, the previous occupants, Royal City Thai, closed their doors. They put out some decent Thai food but I guess not enough New Westers gave them a go. It's always sad to see it happen but in this case, it made way for some pretty damn good Vietnamese.
Le Saigonnais' menu is chock-full of authentic Vietnamese fare…not your average joint by any means. The fact that they used Vietnamese titles in a very non-Asian area gave me great hope. Of the four Vietnamese restos here, they're the first. Bringing authentic Asian fare to this area is always a challenge. Here's to hoping that it's the beginning of a trend.
Their version of Bún bò Huế was pretty solid…stacked with flavor and loaded with meat. The broth was spicy enough but it lacked the lemongrass kick. The addition of beef balls in lieu of the pork knuckle was unique. It dropped the authenticity level down a notch but didn't detract from the bowl a whole lot. The ultra-tender beef slices, great broth and chewy round noodles made up for things quite well.
Hanoi Phở
Normally, Vancouver's Downtown Eastside isn't my first choice for grabbing some grub. That's pretty obvious. Then, one day, I heard about Hanoi Phở and their excellent curried soup. Always on the lookout for this variant on Vietnamese soup, I made a point to scope it out on the way downtown. My first reaction was, "Wow. That's one crappy location". Two blocks from Main & Hastings, next to a methadone clinic. Yikes. Upon further investigation here, here, here and here, it became pretty clear that this is one of Vancouver's better Vietnamese restaurants.
Despite it's location and underwhelming signage, Hanoi Phở has one of the cleanest interiors I've come across in a Vietnamese venue. If your looking for immaculate restrooms, this place is for you! Just ask for the key at the front counter.
This is one impressive little joint. A burbling waterfall off to one side. All sorts of knick-knacks here and there. Soothing Andean panpipes on the stereo. Highspeed wi-fi is on offer as well as a fax/printer if you require it. A very colorful, warm and comforting space.
Phở 24 Express…Burnaby's Newest Vietnamese
Phở 24 Express is Burnaby's newest Vietnamese restaurant. It took a long while. Last June, this spot was Numero Uno Pizza. The new façade went up quite quickly when Numero Uno vacated. For a couple of months I waited and waited with baited breath for more phở in Burnaby. They teased me by wallpapering the windows with their menu. How cruel is that??! I'd drop by occasionally to check on the progress only to be teased yet again. Finally, around New Year's, they opened their doors.
Phở 24 Express is a reincarnation of Gold Train Express II out on West 10th in Point Grey. Years ago it was my go-to spot before work at Provence. They made a killer bò kho as well as some great phở. It'll be interesting to see if they're still as a good as I remember.
On my first of three visits, this past Thursday, I went with the Bún Cà Ri Gà (Curry Chicken Vermicelli Soup).
I gotta say, this was a fantastic bowl. A solid curried broth jacked with lots of black pepper. Several big hunks of dark-meat chicken…nary a bit of gristle or bone. Plenty of roasted peanuts and chips of roasted garlic…great textures and an abundance of flavor. My only quibble was with the vermicelli. A bit too thin…verging on angel-hair…next time I'll ask for the egg noodles. Can't say enough about the broth, though. Great stuff…bowl drained.
Got Phở? Thiên Kim Vietnamese Restaurant
Back in November of 2009, Ben from Chowtimes wrote about a phở joint in East Van. Not your normal phở joint, mind you. This is one that serves up a variety of Vietnamese fare not often found in these parts.
Since Ben's post, Thiên Kim Vietnamese Restaurant spiffed things up with a new awning, some paint and a new handle. This is how it looked just over a year ago.
It's now known as Got Phở? Thiên Kim Vietnamese Restaurant.
Thiên Kim's menu, for a Vietnamese restaurant in Vancouver is quite diverse. From their specialty soups to a wide-ranging appetizer menu, there's a whole bunch of discovery to be made. The one thing that grabbed my attention was Bánh Cóng.
Phở Tân
Once upon a time, there was a cool, house-shaped restaurant in Burnaby called Phở Saigon. As I mentioned in that post, it was my very first bowl of phở. They, through a variety of owners, put out a very good product. For a while there, I was visiting two, three and sometimes four times a week. A few months back they shut down and re-opened as Phở Tân.
I'm just going to go ahead and assume this is an off-shoot of Phở Tân at Main & 30th that a small section of the local blogosphere has written about. Based on those posts, I figured I was in for some great grub.
They'd really spiffed things up. New furniture, a lick o' paint, a few new plants. Really an all round, clean and comfortable space.
The service is friendly and attentive. A lady is busy shining up the glass on the entrance door. She notices my camera and suddenly the owner drops by for a chat. He asks what kind of camera I have, chats a bit about a camera he used to have then wanders off. If you're in this situation, you may figure they'd take notice and bring out the good stuff…don't bet on it.
Hittin' The Rails To Hội An
Here's a good travel tip: When booking an early morning train trip in a foreign country, make sure you're well caffeinated.
I arrived at the train station in Huế, Vietnam at about 7 a.m. to head to Da Nang. The plan was to book a first-class ticket on the Livitrans car ($17) for the two and a half hour train ride.
Not quite understanding the ticket agent (aside from the phrase "air-conditioned") I wound up purchasing a $3 "soft-sleeper" ticket. Ooops.
Le Petit Saigon
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Bảo Châu, a Vietnamese restaurant and self-described "Spring Roll Specialty House" on East Hastings. It quickly became my "go-to" place on Saturday afternoons before going to work. Recently, in the interest of a head-to-head comparison, I made a couple of visits to a neighboring restaurant, Le Petit Saigon.
After perusing their quite extensive menu, I decided to see how their Bún bò Huế stacked up to Bảo Châu's.


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re[2]: usb2 on the archos
From: Uwe Freese (mail_at_uwe-freese.de)
Date: 2003-09-11
Hello Kevin,
Kevin R. Jones wrote on Thursday, September 11, 2003, 2:34:57 AM:
KRJ> How fast of a transfer are you really getting with your archos with usb2
About 13 MB/s. USB2 on-board (PCI cards are usually slower, I have one
Bye, Uwe.
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- Mahatma Gandhi accomplishments, at a young age Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi had a clear goal in mind; to stop the oppression of India internationally. Gandhi has an incredible sense of peace, has never thought of using violence to achieve his goals. He is determined, hard –working and focused.
- As a young boy Gandhi was married at the age of thirteen. Following his father's death, his family sent him to England to study Law. Gandhi did not enjoy his studies, but he pushed through and eventually completed his degree.
- During Gandhi's studies he became interested in the philosophy of non-violence, using various religious examples to further his understanding.
- He decided to assist in a lawsuit in South Africa – where his life goal became evident. This was where he decided – under the apartheid government – that he needed to be part of the journey to the end of oppression of Indians internationally.
- Gandhi put all of his time and effort into achieving this. From only intending on staying in South Africa for a year, he stayed for 21 years, and left the country in 1914. Once the Boer War ended, Gandhi moved his efforts to India, which was under British Rule. When he returned he was known as a holy man. This was when he received the name Mahatma – which means "great soul".
- Many leaders are remembered for their speeches. This, however, is not the case with Gandhi. He instead, is remembered for being an amazing listener. By listening to everyone he encounters, Gandhi has gained respect from people in all walks of life.
- Gandhi is focused, and humbling. Being in his presence is a moving experience. He is a fantastic listener and therefore a fantastic leader. Gandhi's influence in freeing Indians from oppression has changed the fate of millions internationally.
Best Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi
- "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
- "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
- "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
- "I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet."
- "A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes."
- "The future depends on what you do today."
- "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
- "You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results."
Mahatma Gandhi Accomplishments: Videos
Mahatma Gandhi : Film : MAHATMA – Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948
- This is a 5 hrs. 10 min. documentary biography of Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi. All events and principles of Gandhi's life and thought are viewed as integrated parts of his truth-intoxicated life depicting permanent and universal values.
- The purpose of the film is to tell the present and the future generations "that such a man as Gandhi in flesh and blood walked upon this earth", to acquaint them with his life and work and to spread his message of peace and universal brotherhood to the war-weary and fear-stricken world. The film brings together a mass of visual record not only of 78-year life of Gandhi but also of an important period of India's history.
Mahatma Gandhi Biography
- Gandhi (1869-1948) was one of the few men in history to fight simultaneously on moral, religious, political, social, economic, and cultural fronts.
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Mahatma Gandhi – Be a Dreamer
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Inspirational Video – Featuring Gandhi and a few others
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One of my greatest thrills is listening to the big band at the Village Vanguard in NYC. It is a small room and there are no bad seats in the house. I think that we can reproduce that kind of experience here in Columbia at Chayz Lounge.
I'm sending this out before we release it to the various media outlets. (There are only 80 seats in Chayz Lounge.)
My Big Band will perform Wed. evening, Oct. 18th from 7:00 to 9:00. Will it be too loud? The loudest group I ever heard was a three-piece rock band … and I've heard a single DJ make even more noise than that. Yes, it can be thrilling to be bathed in full sound, but it is also equally exciting to be able to hear nuances at a whisper dynamic. Our 12 players/singers are sensitive musicians who enjoy sharing their passions for the different kinds of music that the group always features.
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Stewart Hinks is National Facilities Manager, Restaurant Brands NZ Ltd. He has been in the role since 2013, overseeing, managing and implementing functional FM across Starbucks, KFC, Carl's Jr and Pizza Hut.
What does your job involve and who do you work with?
Involved in my role are the usual FM areas: H&S, hard services, equipment procurement and maintenance, contract management, project works, compliance, creation and financial management of Opex and Capex budgets. Direct reports who make up the team are Facilities Coordinator Ariel Mandemaker and a Facilities Manager Greg Smith who's dedicated to our largest brand KFC.
The FM team sits within the larger Property Team made up of Development and Leasing. There's plenty of property-related interaction between all groups which creates a positive energy and collegial environment.
The FM team manages 198 stores nationwide and engages over 250 regular contractors to deliver the various service elements required to meet compliance and maintain brand standards.
What does 'facilities management' mean to you/your organisation?
To me personally it's about striving for continuous improvement in our service delivery and support of the wider business. At the end of the day FM services are an overhead, although an essential one, that needs to demonstrate its value and contribute effectively to the bigger business picture.
It is important to be able to be flexible to meet business needs and changes and be a reliable source of reference for others in relation to the many areas FM encompasses: H&S, budget management, compliance and technical input. We work closely with Brand Retail Operations to ensure that they can get on with the business of running brands efficiently, safely and profitably without equipment downtime or property related issues.
What is a typical day like for you?
The team is based in our Head Office in Penrose, Auckland. Most days start at this location with external meetings, store visits and audits (scheduled after the Auckland rush hour if possible). When in the office it's important for me to try and structure my day to cover the various elements of the job in terms of FM administration, reactive items and longer term planning and implementation issues. Depending on what's coming through the door this can be a moving target; I'm sure this is true for most FM Managers. It's important to cut down on superfluous business noise whenever possible and I do create and maintain structured forums for Brand Operations Managers to ensure that we capture and channel issues in one place and that plans and solutions are recorded and worked through.
Once a month I travel to the regions to audit stores, meet Area Managers and contractors. Some of our best value is time spent in the field on the ground.
What are some of the challenges of your job/your organisation from an FM point of view?
The QSR business is extremely dynamic; we can be buying another brand, selling outlets to franchisees, building new stores and closing others at any one time. This being the case, it's important for the FM team and our contractors to be able to move quickly and adjust to and cater for new situations. It's also important to keep abreast of new equipment technologies and wider business requirements in terms of best practice and regulatory changes. It's important to make correct decisions when investing capital expenditure; poor or hasty decisions will impact the business if you don't get them right and they're short of operational requirements in any way. Due diligence is crucial.
On a wider scale, the challenge of maintaining a national portfolio can present many logistical and operational challenges from an FM viewpoint. The team work hard at maintaining a methodical and organised approach with good records and effective communication at all times.
What's the most interesting element(s) of your job/your organisation from an FM perspective?
I would say diversity keeps it interesting – four brands with their own characters and requirements catering to different markets. With the range of services the FM team covers and to the depth their managed, as in most FM scenarios, no two days are the same.
What are some of things you like most about working in FM?
Variety – being a small team means that we touch nearly every area of the business. FM is very much a people business – good communication, shared goals and successful joint outcomes give great satisfaction when it all comes together.
What do you think are the most important skills required to carry out your job?
Wider thinking – To be able to step back from the coalface every now and then is essential; having a good FM Annual Plan to work to throughout the year with realistic and tangible goals.
Contract and Financial Management – To fully understand your budgets and have the ability to monitor trends, identify issues and use information to contribute to improved operational strategy.
People skills – FM touches all areas in most businesses and this will mean everything from talking to contractors to presenting to the wider organisation. If you don't like people this isn't the business you should be in.
Many Facilities Managers in NZ describe themselves as 'accidental' FMs. How did you get into facilities management?
My background is in commercial HVAC, leading on to building services management, contract management and into FM. I would say that I've grown with the FM industry as it's developed in the past in the UK and now for the last 12 years in NZ. As well as technical qualifications, I have qualifications in NZ Dip Management. This background has served me well in the FM arena but it's encouraging to now see other recognised areas and skill sets coming into FM recognition in their own right.
How has your education and/or past experiences helped prepare you for your current role?
I think undoubtedly past building services experience has helped me with previous FM roles, although the diversity of FM and its many facets ensures that you are always learning and improving your knowledge base.
What is your proudest accomplishment in your career to date?
An easy one! I was lucky enough to be the ODA Olympic Stadium FM through 2011 to 2012 for the London Olympics. To be part of the team that delivered the 2012 Games was a great experience from the last stages of the 'Big Build' through to the Games completion. I was encouraged to see Lawrence Waterman at the NZ Annual H&S Conference recently and that we are looking at some of the learnings from the event and that strategy to contribute to improve H&S in NZ. A lot of good work has been done around the globe and we shouldn't waste time reinventing the wheel but rather take the successful strategy of others and fit to our own environment.
What advice would you give to someone who is starting out in FM?
Get educated! There are many more qualifications now available for professional recognition as FM has grown into a recognised profession in the wider world. Perhaps I would also say that if you thrive on variety, people and organisational process but can still think on your feet, then you've chosen well.
Where do you hope to go with your current job and your career in general?
In my current role I've made some resource and system improvements that have raised the effectiveness of the team to bring us to a level that we can demonstrate greater value to the wider business. My challenge going forward is to raise the bar further with some of the more strategic FM goals that we have set ourselves.
When you're not at work, where would we find you?
You would most likely find me at Pakuranga Golf club or out on my Triumph Street Triple.


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