There are four simple steps that you need to get through when you have to buy a digital camera for the very first time. 1. Take your time The most common mistake people do when buying a digital camera is rush for the very first camera they come across or just get the cheapest camera… Continue reading Four simple steps to Select the Best Digital Camera
Month: December 2006
How to quote effectively
The most effective way to use quotations from literature (or other texts) is to work them into your own ideas. To do this, you rely on summary, paraphrase, and transitions to lead you into the most important supporting phrases. GUIDELINES TO USE WHEN QUOTING: (1) Never begin a sentence with a quotation. You must use… Continue reading How to quote effectively
Layer It On in the Cold
When temperatures are in the 30s Fahrenheit or below, it’s time for serious layering. Typically there are three layers in a cold-weather clothing system. The base or wicking layer lies against the skin and is responsible for pulling moisture away so you remain relatively dry. This minimizes wet conductive heat loss. Commonly used fabrics for… Continue reading Layer It On in the Cold
Road Rules for Cyclists and What You Need on a Bike
Cycle Paths The road rules say you should use one if it is available. Note this does not mean you must use one. The web-based advice does not make this clear. So, for example, if you are commuting or road training on a bike, and find it easier to stay on the road, you are… Continue reading Road Rules for Cyclists and What You Need on a Bike
Book Review – The Starbucks Experience
Currently I am reading the book “The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary” by Joseph Michelli. This is a very interesting book giving details of five principle followed by the Starbucks staff – starting from the CEO to the Partners (the Baristas). The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary… Continue reading Book Review – The Starbucks Experience