Introduction

It was one of the Sundays and as usual a lot of thoughts were going through my head and suddenly my thought process got stuck at one point and it made me think and rethink how one can or should measure their personal growth. ?

1) Your success on tests is measured by the grades you get (your percentile).

2) Your success in business is measured by the income and profit you make.

3) The versatility of your business is measured by your expansion plans, both in terms of geographic expansion and foray into new industries.

4) Experience is usually measured in number of years.

5) Your height, your weight, your age… everything can be measured.

So how can you measure your “personal growth”?

things you do

To understand and measure your personal growth, let’s first list and understand various activities that we do in our life. Once we understand that, it will help us configure the measurement parameters and/or select the measurement scale. I have no doubt that when we talk about “Growth”, it should be objective and not subjective. It must be measured.

As an individual, whatever you do can easily be categorized into two parts:

1) Professional

2) Private

When we are children or adolescents we do certain things that either help us in our profession (give direction to our professional life) or make our private life more satisfying.

1) Professional Life: Basic Education, Professional Education, Salaries (Equity), Promotions (Role, Power to Make Decisions, Span of Control, etc.), Training and Development (Workshops and Seminars), your popularity (and demand) and Professional Network .

2) Private Life: Relations with family (Parents, Siblings, Relatives) and friends, Marriage (Success, Happiness and longevity of your married life), House and other comforts, Health, Children (Birth, Growth, Cleanliness and Values ​​of your children), Love, Care and SATISFACTION.

(Note: Care has been taken to include everything a person should have or would like to have in this lifetime. However, this list is inclusive and not exclusive.)

Let’s analyze and measure

Well, the “Professional Front” of your life can be measured by the following factors:

1) Number of professional titles held.

2) Institutes in which you have studied (To study in good institutes, you must not only be intelligent and well-informed, but also have enough money to cover the expenses of your studies.)

3) If you are a salaried employee, what is your salary and how many increments do you receive each year? In case he has his own business, then the profit and wealth from him.

4) The Position and Appointment held. In short, what matters is your ability to make and influence decisions.

5) Your demand and popularity in your profession and industry, is another yardstick to measure the “Professional Front” of your life.

All of these factors are part of your “Personal Growth” and they are all measurable.

Now, let’s calculate your “growth” in “Private Life”. It is not possible to be successful on the “Professional Front” without “sacrificing” and making adjustments in your “Private Life”. However, what you have sacrificed and how you have established balance in relationships determines and measures your success on “Private Front”.

The following are the factors that can be measured and calculated:

1) Longevity and happiness of your married life

2) Amount you spent on your medications

3) Value system, education and success of your children (Believe it or not, but if your children are good citizens of their country; if they do well in academics; if they are successful in life… that is reflected in their successful).

4) It is not possible to keep everyone happy, one needs to identify (indeed choose) the people they want to keep happy and then do everything possible to ensure their happiness. Therefore, your success is measured in the choices you make, your judgment, and your setting of priorities.

However, there may be a slight difference, but all of these factors can be measured and evaluated. Like I said before, to measure your growth, you need to have a baseline. Measuring growth starts with the past and ends with the present. Your dreams and goals, start from your present and end, somewhere in your future.

Discussion table – Brainstorming

I asked a number of people from different countries, age groups, and both genders what they really mean by “Personal Growth” and how they think personal growth should be measured. Due to space limitations, it is not possible for me to include all responses, instead I have taken a sample size.

According to Marc Aniballi (CEO, Crack Method, Canada), his yardstick for measuring his personal growth changes over time and is based entirely on what phase of life he’s going through.

A baby measures his growth in inches;

A young man measures his growth through his peers;

A young man measures his growth in front of his parents;

An adult measures his growth against the world around him;

A mature adult measures his growth against himself;

An old man measures his growth against ideals;

Maria Sheila Riikonen (Business Intelligence Consultants, Finland), added a philosophical twist to her answer, saying that the path to personal and professional success is rarely easy, so it is important to have a strong sense of self wherever you are. lead the way. I always like to remember my favorite mantra from the American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882):

“Laugh many times and a lot,

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children,

To win the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends,

To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others,

To leave the world a little better, be it with a healthy child, a garden or a redeemed social condition,

Knowing that even a life has breathed better because you have lived.

This is having made it.”

In the words of Mukund Toro (Director of Engineering, Sasken, Bangalore, India), there are no generalized parameters to measure personal growth and everything varies and differs from person to person and largely depends on an individual’s background. He said: “I find it difficult to answer your question. I think it depends on the person; it depends on their needs, aspirations, obligations and duties. I guess it depends on what is central in their life. You could look at Habit Two (2) from Steven Covey regarding what the various centers of life are. I have found myself wrestling with various ways of defining success. Sometimes it’s career, sometimes finances, sometimes doing something for others, etc. To quote (not verbatim) to Dr. ES Srinivas of XLRI, some questions may never have clear answers. The important thing is to ask these questions.”

Dinky (Denise) Durso (Business Development, Manager, Alliant Credit Union, Chicago metropolitan area), is of the same mind, saying that the criteria for measuring personal growth vary from individual to individual and are largely influenced by the personal convictions. ideology and principles. He says, “While I can appreciate the basis of your question, I have a hard time aligning my beliefs and values ​​within the confines of the terms of your question and answer. Growth and success don’t have to be measured, even within the terms of your question and answer.” that you put”. years, total income, or total wealth (income) for the year Rather, growth and success have more to do with immeasurable personal wealth (ideals, convictions, ethics) and personal successes, such as independence, work/work balance personal life, growth and income (which can be measured from year to year, but is not a true measure within one’s experiences).

I measure my growth based on how committed I am, how much support I receive from my manager/director, how successful I am within my business and personal goals and relationships, how much balance I have between my business and personal life, and how many relationships I have within all of them. aspects of my life. I’m sure I’m missing something important in this answer; but the main point is ~ money or your bank accounts cannot measure your growth, satisfaction or success, only your feelings, relationships and heart can measure your personal success.”

Jay Sison (General Manager, 1 & 1 Internet, Philippines) is of the opinion that in order to measure your “personal growth” one must clearly define your goals along with a time frame for achieving those goals. The views are expressed as follows: “The beauty of this question is that only the person can answer it and can set the baseline and timeline. One only has to outline the desired goal that can be objectively and subjectively quantified “. . Once defined, you can set the timeline in which you want to achieve and how aggressively you would like to achieve. I would recommend short, medium and long term. Therefore, the measurement depends on the standards of the person. The key word in his question is “personal.” “Growth” and “success” are relative to the person.”

In the words of Gary Sieling (software engineer at Thomson West, Rochester, New York area), the measurement of growth differs from time to time and is also based on phases of life. A person is a complex entity and there are so many things (activities) that are involved in his life. One cannot measure those whole things with a measurement scale. In order to measure everything that is involved in an individual’s life, one needs to use different scales. Thoughts are expressed as: “What I consider to be growth changes over time. Sometimes there are new things I want to learn or do, but sometimes your perspectives change completely, for example after having a health crisis.” You can set up metrics for those things.” – just not numerical measurements like you want. For example, if you want to grow a relationship, you can say “I keep up with them at least once a quarter on average” or “I would like a friend with whom I can talk about personal problems.” Those are just goals, and as long as you reach them, you’re growing. Be careful using a single measure: tracking your progress over time is usually informative, but if you use it as a decision-making tool, there are unintended consequences (for example, sacrificing health or happiness for more income). ). Unhappiness and lack of freedom are indicators of necessary growth.”

However, Bjorn Martinoff (USA/Global Managing Consultant at IL International human Capital Solutions, California), wants to clarify and says that there is a difference between growth and the satisfaction of doing something. He continues: “Many people confuse/collapse growth with success or growth and growth results mean income or achieving goals. Never ever confuse these two as they are so different. I can achieve goals without personal growth, i.e. I could winning the lottery, however, no growth is needed for this or I could find myself with an inheritance, not much luck is needed there either.So money can be excluded as a reliable measure of growth.However, money often, It’s not always, it’s the result of growth. For me the measures of growth and success are the level of freedom and happiness I experience in my life.”

Conclusion

Everything that can be measured can also be managed. Depending on what you want to measure, there are different measurement scales. Your Bank Balance (Your Assets and Wealth), Time, Education Level, Future and success of your children, your position in society and the way people perceive you (respect and admiration) that you have earned… these are some of the scales and criteria to measure your growth in “Personal” life.

If you want to “manage your life”; you should also know how to measure it.

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep smiling.

Share your views.

with love

Sanjeev Himachali

(BLOG: http://sanjeevhimachali.blogspot.com/ and http://sanjeevhimachali.multiply.com/)

(Email: [email protected] and [email protected])

If you’ve ever dismissed Botswana as an impossible dream, think again. It’s not all chic designer safari lodges where you pay up to £400 a night for the luxury of air-conditioned tents the size of barns. You can still have the safari of your life for half the price and get up close to the real Africa.

As? Mobile camp safaris are the answer, as I just discovered on a wonderful eight-night tour through the Moremi Game Reserve with Letaka Safaris. Letaka is the Setswana word for the tall phragmite reeds that grow around the margins of the Delta lagoons, hence the company name chosen by Brent and Grant Reed, also known as the Letaka Brothers.

Now in their early 30s, the couple grew up in South Africa, where they developed a passion for birds and snakes, but always dreamed of the big game found in neighboring Botswana.

Today, Botswana is their home, and with either Brent or Grant as their guide, Letaka Safaris is becoming synonymous with seeing the wild Africa the way it was meant to be seen, sleeping under a tarpaulin with a mobile camping crew that really knows the ropes. .

There were six of us on the safari: my wife and I, my brother and his wife, and a couple of friends we had known for years. Together we did the perfect numbers to fill the open Toyota Land-Cruiser waiting for us on the dusty Xakanaxa airstrip.

Here we met Letaka’s older brother Brent, who would be our guide and driver, and together we set off through the dry September forests to our first camp at Bodumatau, the place where the lion roars.

My wife and I are safari veterans, but the others were new to mobile camps and I saw them staring in dismay at the dull brown, travel-stained tents in which they would sleep for the next eight nights. The expression on his face said it all. Oh Lord!

I could almost hear their thoughts as they ducked through the doors to inspect their stores. Each one was tall enough to stand upright and furnished with two beds but nothing else, leaving enough space for her suitcases. Outside, under the awning, were a few basic necessities: canvas sinks, khaki towels, and a mirror, and behind each tent, protected by a canvas wall on poles, was the luxury of a private bathroom with a throne. of plastic. Don’t go outside with a torch and a roll of toilet paper on this safari!

And little by little, one by one, I could see my safari companions relax. It was (for them) the unexpected happiness of a hot bucket shower that started it. Then the magic of campfire drinks kicked in, as sparks flew to join the stars and owls twittered in the velvety darkness. And finally, the lamplight dinner, a three-course dinner with a sumptuous chicken casserole for the main course, accompanied by excellent South African wines that tasted all the better because they were included in the price.

No one, myself included, had ever counted on eating so well on a mobile safari. But that was because Brent had hired Frank Nkiwane to cook for us. Frank, a big and jovial Zimbabwean, learned his trade from him at an Italian restaurant in Bulawayo, and for my money he is the best bush chef in Botswana.

In total, we stayed in three private camps and each one was different. Our first camp at Dumatau was set up in a raspberry grove overlooking a lagoon where ospreys screeched and hippos grunted beyond the reeds. Our second camp was in the shade of a camelthorn acacia forest not far from the Khwai River with its bateleur eagles, malachite kingfishers and herds of breeding elephants. And at Maya Pools, our last campsite, overlooked by a sausage tree whose crimson blossoms carpeted the ground, we saw a handsome male leopard and were visited in broad daylight by a magnificent old lion, one of Dead Tree Pride’s two resident males. . .

By the end of the trip, they had all become mobile campers. They had learned that a vacation stripped of all the trivia and unnecessary frills can be just as sweet as any five-star lodging experience; that a tent is simply a safe place to sleep and store your gear while you live outdoors in the sun and wind, sharing the boundless forests and floodplains of Moremi with the lions and elephants that roamed nearly every night. nights at our camp.

Above all, what my safari companions discovered were the true luxuries of mobile camping; not just the hot showers and cool sunsets, same-day laundry and magnificent meals Frank conjured up on beds of hot wood ash, but also the priceless joys of exclusive camping, the total freedom that comes with having your own own private vehicle, and hiring one of Botswana’s most respected guides to reveal the magic of Moremi.

http://www.aardvarksafaris.com/articles-botswana-mobile.htm

Here you will find smart first date tips to make your first meeting as smooth as possible and make it fun and not awkward for both of you.

These first date tips are not meant to be used exhaustively, but rather are used as a springboard for ideas to keep in mind when it comes to your unique situation. Every person and date is different, but there are many common themes and things to do when it comes to first dates:

Don’t be late and don’t be early. I know it may sound strange to some, but arriving within 5 minutes of your scheduled meeting time makes the other person feel more comfortable. They’re already nervous about meeting you, so making them wait or shortening their final precious minutes to get ready isn’t a good idea.

When you first see your date, make sure you are smiling. The smile is contagious and attractive. This is perhaps the most important single from First Date Tips. Keep smiling throughout the date as well.

This may be the most challenging of the First Date Tips for some, but try your best not to get nervous. Being cool, calm, and collective will make your date comfortable and more comfortable and enjoyable for them. Trust me if you are confident and not so nervous you will notice. Just don’t take it too far and be arrogant thinking you are confident.

You saw the part. Please dress smartly and appropriately. Find out from people what kind of dress code or which people tend where at your destination. You can call the restaurant, stop there, or ask people who have been there before. Most of the time they will say casual or dress casual.

Please dress according to the weather as well. You don’t want to be sweating like a storm walking around or shaking while talking. I know it’s hard to decide, but just wear something fancy and remember that dressing a little too much is better than being underdressed.

Eat with your mouth closed. Even if you haven’t done this in your whole life, do it tonight. Chewing at the dinner table is a huge turnoff.

Do the chivalrous feats. Wait for your date at the door or at the table when leaving somewhere if they are going to the bathroom. Always open the door for them. Keep an eye out for traffic and be on the side of it that oncoming traffic is coming. The same goes for walking down a busier street or a smaller sidewalk. Stay on the side of traffic so that if a speeding car hits you first. It won’t happen, but it’s the chivalrous thing to do.

Look up some interesting facts or think about funny or good personal experiences you have had in the city, place, area or restaurant you are going to. For example, you are going to eat at the “Old Inn”. Know that the place has been there for 80 years, you’ve been told it has great steaks, and you’ve been wanting to get there for some time. Just know a little about the particular establishment or area you’re going to to start a conversation or topic later. It also makes it sound like you’re kind of smart.

Don’t interrupt your date when they are telling you a story or experience. You can look excited and prepare to answer something, but let him finish. Don’t contradict everything they tell you, even if you have a better and more exciting story or experience. It’s not a battle, it’s just a dialogue.

You’re at the end of your date, you’ve used some or all of the First Date Tips above, and that big turning point is almost upon you. To do? Kiss, kiss on the cheek or hug?

A great way to make it flow much more smoothly and comfortably for both of you is to keep talking and smiling until the end.

When walking to your car, their car, or the front door, keep it loose when continuing a conversation. When you get to the end of the line tell them you had a great time and we should do it again. You do NOT have to make follow-up plans right then and there. Tell them you’ll be in touch.

In the final moments, go for the kiss if you think the date went well. You have to take the first step.

Do this right after you give your closing comment. If you only get a hug or a kiss on the cheek, don’t worry. That does not mean anything. I know married couples who didn’t even kiss after the first 3 dates!

Just make the decision and go for it.

Now go out and use these first date tips to make the best first impression and have fun. Don’t overanalyze the meeting. You will soon know if the other felt that everything went well and is worthy of another date.

Usually you want to wait 2 days before contacting them for a tracking date. Good luck!

How disasters become fears and phobias

Yesterday, August 1, 2007, the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed, leaving little hope for survivors in a very short time. Those who were on the bridge at the time couldn’t have done anything to help themselves as it just happened too fast.

How fears begin

Fears often start the same way. Something happens or we see or hear something that we don’t want to happen to us and a fear is born. For some, just thinking about the terrible effects of enduring the trauma causes them to rehearse the scenario as if they were actually experiencing it, thus creating a full-blown phobia. Then the phobic pattern is simply executed every time the fear thought returns.

A good example is when a person is about to get off the sidewalk when you approach because suddenly you can’t reach them. The sudden wave of fear rushes over them and their instincts take over and push them back just in time. From then on, every time you approach the same intersection, your heart may pound, you may become short of breath, and you think about that near miss earlier. Some will simply refuse to walk that route again, while others will realize that they are entering a state of fear and can calm down.

If you already have a phobic or fear pattern, simply deciding that you want to stop doing it won’t work. Your brain is designed to do what it does best, and that’s run through familiar patterns over and over again. Otherwise, simply deciding what to do from one moment to the next would take too long. Using EFT can eliminate fear, without the need for long analyzes or months on the couch.

Learn EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Fear

You can learn EFT by reading the free manual on EFT founder Gary Craig’s website. You can also work with a practitioner like myself who can guide you through the EFT process over the phone. In just one 45-minute session, your fear of bridges may be completely resolved. Not everyone gets the same quick results, but since doing the EFT procedure yourself takes about two minutes, why not learn it, use it, and see for yourself?

Once you’ve learned it you can use EFT for fears, traumas, anxieties and other things like sports performance and even weight loss, my specialty. Interestingly, this type of fear or anxiety can cause much of our overeating and indulgence behaviors, which is why I often work to reduce fears in my weight loss work. Don’t let fear rule you.

Older bridges are dangerous

The Bridges And Structures Of The Major Rivers Of Minneapolis And St. Paul notes that the I-35W bridge’s “Claim to Fame” was being “built with a single 458 foot long steel arch to avoid putting docks in the water to impede river navigation.” Weeks adds, “a civil engineer from the University of Minnesota in a report for MN-DOT recently noted that this bridge is considered a non-redundant structure. That is, if one member fails, the entire bridge can collapse.”

Not all bridges have this design, and those that do are not necessarily doomed to failure. Instead of being ruled by fear, there is a simple, self-administered method that you can quickly learn that helps reduce fear and eliminate the anxiety and stress associated with it. Victims of car accidents also experience this type of fear and are afraid of driving or riding in cars. Imagine not being able to get into your car without experiencing severe anxiety, and imagine how much better your life would be if you didn’t have that fear.

Examples of using EFT for the fear of bridges

Here are some sample EFT statements. You would say this, then you would tap on the seven separate tapping points. Interestingly, you must think about the fear state or condition while doing the procedure or you are not affecting the correct thought pattern. Don’t try to overanalyze EFT, just try using it and see what happens.

“Even though I’m too afraid to cross a bridge, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

“Even though the thought of having to drive across the bridge sickens me, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.”

“Even though people died on that bridge and didn’t know it happened and you never know when things will happen, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

“Even though I feel powerless with the world around me, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

You can change the words to whatever thoughts you have, or you can think about how you feel before you cross a bridge, then do a round or two of EFT right now, then tonight, and again tomorrow.

If you weren’t afraid of bridges but now think maybe you should, use EFT on that, “Even though I’m stupid to think the bridge will support me, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

EFT takes a few minutes to use and is especially helpful for fears and phobias. Learn and use it and you will find yourself feeling much better and lighter as you go through your lives, living in our uncertain world.

Ozone (O3) provides multiple benefits for water treatment, including the removal of organic compounds, certain inorganic compounds (Fe, Mn, H2S), color, odor, and taste. It also acts as a microflocculant that helps remove suspended solids. It is also an excellent disinfectant agent capable of killing a wide spectrum of microorganisms. As a result, it is increasingly being considered for a wide variety of water treatment applications.

A key question in designing an O3 water treatment system is how much ozone is required to achieve the treatment goal. The removal of organic/inorganic compounds and disinfection are the two most common applications for ozone treatment, so they will be the focus of the article.

When removing contaminants from water using ozone, it is important to understand that O3 works through the chemical process of oxidation. A chemical substance oxidizes when it loses electrons. These reactions can occur with and without the presence of oxygen, but in the present case we refer to reactions in which oxygen intervenes in the form of O3.

The amount of oxidizable material in the water is called the ozone demand.

inorganic compounds

The simplest reactions are those in which O3 reacts with inorganic compounds such as Fe, Mn and H2S. In the case of Fe and Mn, the metals are oxidized to insoluble compounds that precipitate from solution. In water treatment, removal of these compounds is important as Fe and Mn can discolor water and deposit on piping systems and materials submerged in water. So, O3 is added to make the metal insoluble and then they are filtered out of the water as a solid. The amount of O3 required is 0.44 mg ozone/mg Fe and 0.88 mg O3/mg Mn.

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) creates a foul odor in the water (rotten eggs). In potable water applications, H2S is often removed to make the water more palatable. The theoretical amount of ozone needed to remove H2S is 3 mg O3/mg H2S, but in practice an excess of ozone is used (4 mg O3/mg H2S). H2S is oxidized to sulfate, a soluble salt.

organic compounds

It is more difficult to predict the amount of O3 needed to remove organic matter from the water. First, some organic compounds do not react with O3, even though it is a powerful oxidant. These compounds are typically carboxylic acids, ketones, and aldehydes. Even with compounds that react with O3, some of which will oxidize to smaller, non-reacting compounds. As a result, it is difficult to predict the amount of O3 needed without detailed knowledge of the chemicals involved or without conducting laboratory or pilot studies.

One way to measure the amount of organic matter in water is to measure Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). This test essentially determines the amount of oxygen to convert all of the organic carbon in the sample to CO2. The test uses a powerful oxidant at elevated temperature to oxidize organic compounds. A color change, which measures the amount of oxidant used, indicates the amount of COD.

A change in COD is often used as a target in water treatment. In laboratory tests, the initial amount of COD is noted and O3 is applied to the contaminated solution. A correlation is developed between the O3 applied and the COD level. This is the most direct way to determine the amount of ozone needed. For organic compounds that can be treated with O3, a general rule of thumb can be applied for an initial estimate of ozone demand. It says you need 2.5mg O3/mg COD where COD is made up of organic compounds that can be oxidized by O3.

Another method of measuring organic concentration in water is Total Organic Carbon (TOC). This test measures total carbon (TC) in water by first removing inorganic carbon (IC), eg carbonates, from the water. By measuring the TC and subtracting the CI, the remainder is TOC. Although ozone can oxidize organic compounds, including some to CO2, many of the compounds will remain in the water in an oxidized state, so the change in TOC might not be large. Generally, to remove TOC requires the use of advanced oxidation processes that may involve the use of O3 as a component.

disinfection 

To inactivate microorganisms, it is necessary to expose them to ozone for a certain period of time. A measure of this is known as Ct, which is the average ozone concentration multiplied by the average exposure time. If the O3 concentration were plotted against time, the area under the curve would be Ct. Different organisms require different Ct at a given temperature for inactivation. CT values ​​have been developed for a variety of organisms.

To build an O3 concentration in the water, the demand for ozone in solution must first be met. This means that organic and inorganic compounds that can be oxidized by O3 must first be removed before the concentration can build up to establish a Ct value.

For disinfection the amount of O3 required would be equal to:

Ozone Demand of Oxidizable Species (mg/l) + (Ct ÷ contact time)

ozone decomposition 

O# in aqueous solution undergoes a self-decomposition reaction. In pure water, O3, without any oxidizable species, will decompose back to oxygen. The decomposition reaction is a function of temperature. For example, at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) and a pH of 7, the half-life of ozone is 15 minutes.

So, in addition to the O3 demand of oxidizable inorganic or organic compounds, self-decomposition must be taken into account.

In developing the Ct value, the change in O3 concentration as a function of contact time would be measured to determine the C vs t curve so that the area under the curve can be defined.

ozone transfer efficiency 

To act as an oxidant in aqueous systems, O3 must be transferred from the gas phase to the liquid phase where it acts in solution as a dissolved species. The percentage of the O3 produced in the gas phase (the applied O3 dose) that ends up in solution (the transferred O3 dose) is called the O3 transfer efficiency.

Transfer efficiency is mainly affected by the following factors:

1. The ratio between the volume of gas and the volume of liquid (G/L ratio), a lower ratio increases efficiency
2. Bubble size, smaller bubbles increase efficiency
3. Demand for ozone from water, higher demand increases efficiency
4. Ozone concentration, higher concentration increases efficiency
5. Pressure, higher pressure increases efficiency
6. Dwell time, longer dwell time increases efficiency
7. Temperature, lower temperature increases efficiency

 Required ozone production

O3 generators are typically rated in pounds per day (lbs/day) or grams per hour (g/h). The required O3 production rate is sometimes referred to as the applied ozone dose (AOD). We would also need to know the flow rate, since most O3 demand requirements are calculated in grams or milligrams per liter. So the amount of water treated over a period of time is necessary.

In the case of organic/inorganic removal

AOD (g/h) = (O3 Demand (g/l) ÷ O3 Transfer Efficiency (%)) X Flow (l/h)

in the case of disinfection

DO (g/h) = (O3 demand + (Ct ÷ contact time) (g/l)) X Flow rate (l/h) ÷ O3 transfer efficiency (%)

The only way to know precisely the proper amount of O3 needed is to pilot test O3 transfer equipment similar to what will be used on a large scale. However, the methodology discussed in this article along with the aforementioned rules of thumb can be useful in generating rough estimates to see if O3 might be a candidate for further consideration in a water treatment application.

We know a great city when we see one. Toronto is not only ranked among the world’s top cities due to its abundant opportunities, livability, spirit of innovation, and cosmopolitan appeal. What really makes Toronto a wonderful place to live is its strong and vibrant neighborhoods, the art, culture, great cafes, restaurants, and outdoor activities that seem to be everywhere.

If you’re looking to buy a home in the Midtown area of ​​Toronto, you’re bound to join a healthy array of mature neighborhoods like Forest Hill, Yorkville, Rosedale, South Hill, and Summerhill, to name just a few. .

These communities are teaming up with wonderful family-friendly activities, fitness centers, healthy restaurants, and convenient outdoor accommodations waiting to be discovered.

Midtown has become one of the most popular areas to live, work and play. The area stretches from Bloor Street to the south, Lawrence Avenue to the north, Bayview Avenue to the east, and Spadina/Bathurst to the west, encompassing Old Town and some of the region’s strong business communities, cultural treasures, and some of the most exclusive areas of the area. neighborhoods Without a doubt, Midtown has something for everyone.

Consider the following about Midtown:

1. We Have Top-Rated Gyms – Whether you’re just starting out or a professional athlete, you can find plenty of great gyms in the city, including Equinox, Granite Club, and others. The fitness facilities are perfect for the professional on the go with numerous opportunities for fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates, and cycling. Track Fitness at Forest Hill, which has the best circuit classes I’ve ever been to, including great yoga, spin, and personal training, is always on my weekly “to do” list. Additionally, area residents can find opportunities to skate and swim at places like the Granite Club, which sits on a beautiful 22-acre site that borders the Don Valley. If yoga is more your scene, consider The Eco-friendly Roots Yoga Studio or 889 Yoga studio that offers everything from classic hatha classes to teen yoga classes.

2. Organic and Natural Grocery Stores and Farmers Markets: Midtown has an abundance of fresh produce and organic food stores, making eating healthy, easy, and convenient. Whole Foods, Pusateries, and Noahs are great examples of the options we have in the immediate area that I frequent frequently. The Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market is one of my favorite places to buy delicious, fresh, pesticide-free produce brought in by local farmers. I just love shopping at this market! It celebrates all that is good about our city: various diverse communities working together to offer sustainable, GMO-free, and fair trade products that benefit a thriving food economy.

3. Fitness and Recreation Teams: We are fortunate to have fitness and sports teams and recreation providers in Midtown. Formost Fitness on Eglinton Avenue, which has been serving the community for over 15 years and has earned a great reputation for excellent customer service for both residential and commercial customers.

4. Private Trainers – In this healthy and active city, you’ll also find private trainers to help you get in shape and achieve your fitness goals. Beat stress and work towards your goals with one of the many trained fitness trainers. As someone who has spent considerable time as a professional fitness trainer, the opportunity to get fit and healthy with the help of professionals can increase the quality of your life. Residents can take advantage of a variety of fitness programs offered by experts in their field. Places like the Running Room, which has running clinics and local resources for top runners, are always available.

5. Highly Rated Healthy Restaurants: Many of us enjoy going on weekly local dining adventures. Midtown has no shortage of great healthy eating options. One of my favorites is Earth Rosedale, which changes its menu from season to season, always satisfying even the most demanding of palates.

6. Hiking Trails – Blessed with natural beauty, the local area is full of great trails, including the Don Valley Brick Works, a wonderful place for nature lovers, families, and kids. Here, visitors will find the Koerner Gardens, a 20,000-square-foot area that showcases sustainable urban greening and serves to inspire the cultivation of community and home gardens. In addition, Midtown also has beautiful world class golf courses (Rosedale) where residents can enjoy themselves. I also love the variety of tennis clubs that are family friendly and offer classes and community events.

Imagine…a spectacular mountainous landscape with isolated buttresses, sheer cliffs and unusual geological features; imagine spectacular gorges, fairy tale waterfalls and lush thick forests. I present to you ‘The Panoramic Route’ in the magical province of Mpumalanga in South Africa. Mpumalanga which means ‘The place where the sun rises’.

The scenic route offers the traveler a number of spectacular vantage points to experience this wonderland and includes views of the Blyde River Canyon (the third largest canyon in the world) and its Three Rondavels, God’s Window, Pinnacle Rock, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and several of beautiful waterfalls such as Mac Mac, Lone Creek and Lisbon Falls. The region is also historically influenced and a visit to the historic gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest is a must. Stroll down its quaint little main street to see restored historic buildings and miners’ cabins, visit the museum to see old mining relics, stop at the tourist office and join a guided tour to experience life in the good old days of gold mining and try your hand at panning for gold.

Most of the scenic route is situated in the Highveld. The views from God’s Window and Pinnacle Rock look out over the Lowveld. These 2 areas experience comparatively different climates. The Lowveld is subtropical, due to its proximity to the warm Indian Ocean and latitude. The Highveld is comparatively much cooler, due to its altitude of 2,300 to 1,700 m above sea level. The Drakensberg escarpment receives the most rainfall, and all other areas are moderately well watered by mostly summer thunderstorms. The Highveld often experiences severe frost, while the Lowveld is mostly frost-free. Winter rains are rare, except for a few drizzles on the cliff.

My suggestion to you when traveling to South Africa is to combine a 2 night stay on or near The Panorama Route, with your African safari experience in the world famous Kruger National Park or in the private reserves west of Kruger. Three of my absolute favorite luxury hunting lodges are Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Savanna Private Game Reserve, and Lion Sands Private Game Reserve. All of these are situated in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, known for its excellent game viewing and in particular its brilliant leopard sightings.

Now, to get back to your experience on the Panorama Route, my suggestion here would be to stay at the award winning Oliver’s Restaurant and Lodge. This hostel has built quite a name for itself. It is run by the owner and offers a nice home away from home experience. Situated on a peaceful and tranquil golf course estate with easy access to the Panorama Route, the Kruger National Park and Nelspruit, the nearest international airport.

Oliver’s Restaurant and Lodge rooms are luxurious, spacious and beautifully decorated. The attention to detail is excellent. The personal service is first class. The kitchen is to die for. These attributes combined make it an absolute pleasure to stay here.

Spend the day lounging by the pool or be pampered in its wellness spa. A round of golf is right around the corner at the White River Golf Club. Outdoor activities in the region are plentiful and include quad biking, swings, rafting, hot air ballooning, scenic helicopter flights, hiking and horseback riding. Obviously, with the Kruger National Park only 25km away, you can also enjoy day game in your own vehicle. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day wandering the park observing our fascinating African wildlife.

So one sees the abundance of options available to you in this area. It’s worth spending a couple of nights here to get to know him and his friendly people. Just another magnificent part of our Rainbow Nation!

If you are a foodie who is excited to feed your taste buds with new dishes frequently, then Ireland is the place for you. As well as being home to many award-winning restaurants, Ireland maintains a good quality of food and stylish service. Take a virtual tour of some of the famous restaurant names in the counties of Ireland.

Galway Restaurants

Galway’s restaurants have earned a reputation for the superior quality of their food, as well as various international cuisines including Thai, Indian and Chinese. To cater to the student community, many fast food outlets have sprung up serving pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other take-out snacks. The oyster is a favorite theme for dishes and many food festivals are based around this delicacy. Here are the cooking options available to your taste buds:

o Chinese Cuisines: If your taste buds love delicious Chinese dishes, then grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants that serve Chinese food. The list includes Chinatown, Curry House Oriental Takeaway, The Villa, China Court, Da Tang Noodle House, and Golden Mountain.

o Indian Cuisine – Whether you are an Indian visiting Ireland or a foodie wanting to try spicy Indian food, visit restaurants like Kumar’s, Kashmir Restaurant, Haldi & Spice and many others.

o Irish Cuisine – For a taste of traditional Irish cuisine, visit Kiltevna Restaurant at Ard Ri House Hotel. The restaurant has good food complemented by good service and a carefully selected wine pairing. Other notable restaurants serving Irish cuisine include Norios, Bodkins Eatery, Fat Freddys, The Galleon, Padraicins, Couch Potatas and others.

o Italian Cuisine: Prominent names serving Italian food include Basilico Restaurant, which has dishes like Alicette col Pane, Grana Padano & Pere, Noci e Olive as starters and homemade pizzas (Funghi and Margherita) on its menu. The Italian food served here is of a very good quality complemented by good service. Other names on the list include Al Murettos, Bistro Bianconi, Jogo`s Pizza, Eds New York Pizza, Pacinos On The Bridge, and many others.

o Japanese Cuisine: If you want to try Japanese food in Ireland, try Wa Café. Here you can try your favorite Japanese dishes with quality service.

o Mexican Cuisines: If Mexican food inspires you, then visit La Salsa. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with good food and good service.

o Seafood Cuisine: Schooners on the Bay, Morans on the Weir and Conlons are good names when it comes to having good quality seafood in Ireland.

o Spanish Restaurants: If you love Spanish food, then visit Cava Spanish Restaurant. The food is excellent with delicious Spanish dishes on the menu.

Quick… what song won an Academy Award for song of the year in 1959?

If you know that trivia, congratulations! It was the song, High Hopes in the movie Hole in the Head (not the most famous movie, I admit). The song became more popular after Frank Sinatra recorded it in 1961.

In the wake of today’s turbulence, the lyrics seem banal:

The next time they find you, with your chin on the ground,

There’s a lot to learn, so look around.

Just what makes that little old ant

Do you think it will move that rubber tree plant?

Anyone knows that an ant can’t move a rubber plant,

But he has high hopes, he has high hopes…

And an ant probably can’t move a rubber plant on its own, but if you stay hopeful enough, your chance of success increases, because with a hopeful attitude, inspiration has a place to strike. And with hope, resilience reigns. Without it, despair can paralyze and slow effective solutions to a halt.

High hopes may seem like a myth when we look around us today at all the suffering, the defragmentation, the unhappiness and the fear, the terror and the paranoia. Yet brain research continues to accumulate data that hopeful people are more effective problem solvers. In addition, it is very clear that what we pay attention to grows. And conversely, what we do not pay attention to shrinks. If we focus on our hope, our hope grows. If we’re awash in despair… well, that, of course, takes away our hope.

Are we seeing our son’s strengths or are we overwhelmed by his lack of motivation? If we don’t pay attention to his strengths, they will surely not grow and the motivation “problem” will surely increase. Are we noticing our daughter’s thoughtfulness or do we always comment on her bad temper? That is the way to grow a bad mood. The human brain is not a capricious device that acts at random. No, it acts according to a finely tuned set of principles. And one of those fundamental principles is that the focus of our attention, to a large extent, creates the reality that we experience. This is not New Age gibberish, although the New Ages have capitalized on this fascinating aspect of our brain’s operating system. There has been a lot of academic research on the subject. In fact, Appreciative Inquiry, one of the cornerstones of the PCI coaching model, is a process methodology that stems from this research. Appreciative Inquiry itself has been researched to work powerfully because it applies strategies taking into account the propensities of the human brain.

The fact is that hope will increase, if we pay attention to hopeful events. Soon enough, there are more hopeful things to talk about and our talk is filled with more hope. With more hope in front of us, we detect it in others and in our world more often and more quickly. Before we know it, the negatives are shrinking from lack of attention and the positives have increased, almost like magic! Of course, then we have more hope… the upward spiral continues… more good things happen.

Our world greatly challenges us to shift our attention to what holds hope, to what brings and enhances life. And I think it profoundly affects our upbringing. How can we stay focused on hope, on the positive, and on what is working in our daily lives with our children?

Here are five considerations for hopeful parenting in difficult times.

In his research, CR Synder (The Psychology of Hope, The Free Press, 1994) found these important indicators:

1. Hopeful parents know how to get what they want. They are determined and enjoy being enterprising and flexible, especially in difficult times. Determination can be found in having a clear vision of what we want for our children and our families. Determination means having the mental energy and physical stamina to stay with a challenge long enough to sweat out an effective solution. If we give up, we can be sure to be defeated. Your self-care goes a long way in helping you stay determined when the going gets tough. Pay attention to the signs when you feel like giving up. Instead, think about what you can give yourself and your children that will focus on your inner strengths and improve your perseverance.

2. Hopeful parents listen well. Listening and paying close attention to our children’s strengths increases our flexibility to change course if our parenting strategy isn’t getting the results we’re looking for. We can often learn from our children what is needed once we follow our instincts and answer this question from our integrity: What will bring more life to this situation? As we look at our children from this perspective, we may suddenly realize many things we can do to give them a sense of accomplishment, appreciate their present talents, and look to the future with hope.

3. Children view hopeful parents as successful. It seems that hopeful parents demonstrate their autonomy by feeling successful. This definition of success is not the definition that seems to matter to our world: big house, big car, lots of money, etc. Rather, success is measured as “Having high self-esteem and positive self-images.” This affects children on many levels: positive parents with high self-esteem grow hopeful, happy, self-confident children with high self-esteem!

4. Hopeful parents comfort each other well. When things get scary or really tough, hopeful parents comfort kids and act supportively during high-stress situations. Being there emotionally is a characteristic of parents who are more hopeful. They do not allow negative energies to affect their ability to be present and available to their children. They are able to keep negativity at bay so that children do not translate it as: “There is no time for me.” Anxiety-laden parents cannot be responsive to children’s emotional needs. Hopeful parents instill trust and openness in the parent-child communication process, keeping those doors open, even during the teen years!

5. Hopeful parents support children’s autonomy and competence. This does not mean that everything goes. What it does mean is that by focusing on what the child does well every day, the parent builds a strong sense of self in the child over time. With that comes the conviction in the child of his talents and abilities. In the words of one of the children in Synder’s research: “The most important thing I remember about my parents is that they taught me to do things for myself. But I always knew that they would be there for me if I got into trouble. ..If I messed up something, they would talk to me and not me.”

The bottom line of high hopes parenting, it seems, is that it can help us stay our best, even in difficult times, and bring out the best in our children.

Then everything is possible… for us, our children… even our world.

Copyright Gloria DeGaetano, 2010. All rights reserved.

Rice is a staple food for more than 1.5 billion people. For many, a meal would not be complete without rice. There are more than 120,000 known varieties of rice. Although white rice is the most common and preferred, there is a lot to be said for brown rice. This healthy grain has been around since day one, it really caught on during the 1960s and 1970s when the more health-conscious, organic diet began to take root.

I’ve always been told that brown rice is better for you because of the vitamins in the husk. I tried this healthy wholesome grain when I was in my early 20s (circa late 70s, early 80s). I did not like the texture or the taste, I found, for me, that it was an acquired taste (like whole wheat bread).

But now, brown rice is making a comeback. Japan, a big consumer of white rice, is creating some interesting recipes using brown rice. Since writing about dishes served with rice and hearing about its return, I decided to re-explore this healthy grain.

My first positive experience with brown rice was at a high end Chinese restaurant that offered brown or white rice. I saw a bowl pass by on a tray and thought it was fried rice. Our waiter told us it was brown rice. He told me that his version is really good and he recommended it. Feeling adventurous, I thought I’d give it another try. The texture was wonderful! It was nothing like my first experience. I began to wonder if it was time to re-explore this not-so-new grain and the wonderful recipes that use it.

Brown rice is really just rice without the hull that contains the bran. This retains more of the vitamins and fiber. This gives it a more nutty and chewy texture. Like white rice, brown rice has several varieties. There are more than 40 different varieties, including short, medium, and long grain. There are also different levels of adherence. It has a higher nutritional value than white rice. It is full of fiber, oils, minerals, and antioxidants compared to white rice. Due to the outer shell, the cooking process takes longer than white rice (approximately 45-60 minutes).

There has been a lot of research on growing brown rice. There are several organic farms in California that specialize in growing this wonderful grain. These are small farms in contrast to white rice farms. Brown rice takes longer to grow and harvest. In the past, producers did not take this difference into account, hence the experience we had during the first introduction. Brown rice farmers are allowing their rice to mature longer. Giving the beans the opportunity to acquire their most subtle and rich flavor and texture. Changes in removing or husking the inedible husks help retain the fibrous layers of bran that surround the grain. Due to the new crop and gentle milling process, this produces a better tasting bean. Japan has also explored and created new milling techniques and cooking processes to provide a better tasting bean.

The cooking process makes a big difference in the texture and flavor. In Japan, several restaurants are creating new cooking techniques and revamping recipes to accommodate the texture and flavor of brown rice. Cooking this grain well can be tricky. The goal is to smooth out the texture of each grain or rice. This makes the cooking process longer. Of course, you have to be careful that it does not come out musky. Most packaged brown rice does not provide the best cooking method. The most recommended method is to boil the rice and then allow it to simmer until all the liquid is absorbed (approximately 40 minutes). This does not provide the best texture or flavor. The best cooking method is a combination of boiling and steaming. Below is the perfect brown rice.

1 cup brown rice (short, medium, or long grain) Kosher salt to taste 12 cups water

Rinse the rice 3-4 times under cold water and drain through a strainer. Bring the 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the rice and continue to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Pour the rice into a strainer over the sink. Let drain for approximately 10 seconds. Return the rice to the pot with the heat off. Cover the pot with the lid and let it steam for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt if desired.

With its return, it is no longer a substitute for white rice. With the new husking and grinding techniques and the cooking process, this bean stands on its own. Claiming their own recipes that demonstrate their wonderful texture and flavor. Brown rice is not a side dish that simply takes on the flavor of food like white rice does. He is the star of his own recipes and plays a very different role. Good brown rice stands up to the boldest, meatiest flavors. It holds up well in soups, hearty stews, and aromatic stews. It can be fried in butter or oil like a delicious fritter.

I think back to the brown rice I had in the early days and compare it to today’s new and improved version. There is simply no comparison. I am inspired to create dishes using this wonderful grain and exploring new flavors and textures. When I do, I’ll post them on my blog and share my experience with you. I invite you to join me in rediscovering this wonderful grain called “brown rice.”