Bodybuilding What to Avoid When Training

Bodybuilding What to Avoid When Training Exercising at Home: How to Build Muscle Without Hurting Yourself! ChaptersThe Risk of Tendonitis in Arm Muscle TrainingPull-ups: How to Prevent Shoulder InjuryGym: Bench Press Mistakes to AvoidDon't Arch Your Back When Doing Squats!Be Careful Not to Overstrain Your MusclesBodybuilding and the Elderly: a Dangerous Combination?When it comes to sports training, especially bodybuilding, make sure you know what you're doing!Learning the right moves with a professional personal trainer, at a gym or at home, is important so you don't tear a muscle or end up with tendonitis.Perhaps you've already had this bad luck already, in that case, let's make sure it never happens again!Superprof has therefore decided to put together a list of the most popular bodybuilding exercises as well as the most common mistakes to avoid!With the help of this guide, you will be able to keep in tip top physical condition, without injuring yourself.Researchers also recommended that senior training is supervised by health professionals:a sports coach,personal trainer,senior gym tea cher.

4 Work-Life Balance Goals And How To Achieve Them - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 4 Work-Life Balance Goals And How To Achieve Them - Introvert Whisperer 4 Work-Life Balance Goals And How To Achieve Them Reports show that achieving work-life balance is something that the modern workforce is more mindful of than previous generations, making it a top priority for most working individuals today. For introverts, walking this shaky tightrope between time and energy allocated towards work versus enjoying life’s respites can present unique challenges, especially given that fact that, as has been pointed out on this blog before, we live in an extroverted culture where “the yardstick of goodness and success is measured by tendencies extroverts display.” This means that, to some degree and in certain regards, introverts have to work not necessarily harder, but we need to devote more energy to strategizing ways we can achieve success in the workplace. Additionally, at a certain point, human interaction becomes energetically draining rather than invigorating for introverts, meaning we must also strike a balance between time spent with others and time spent alone. When it comes to the work-life balance equation, the goal should be to minimize the depleting effects of work, and to maximize the recharging qualities of life â€" whatever that means for you individually. To help you achieve this goal, here are four subgoals for you to use as a guide to finding your own version of balance. Goal 1 â€" Be Your True Self At Work I’ve come across countless articles that advise introverts to seek work that involves very little teamwork and emphasizes autonomy. This advice, while well intended, is slightly shortsighted and also unrealistic. It also assumes that introverts do not enjoy working with others, which is certainly not the case. Rather than pigeonholing yourself in a career path blindly blanketed as “introvert-friendly,” continue to let your passion and intuition guide you. As you navigate your workplace, be confident in and vocalize your strengths so that others will begin to understand and respect how you work best. For example, if you’re a writer who works best when you have time to think on your own, but your coworkers often set up meetings and ask you to edit with them, politely explain that your time would be much better spent editing alone, and then discussing the changes later. This doesn’t mean you should never challenge yourself, but respecting your strengths (and insisting others do the same) will only make you a more productive and happy employee. Goal 2 â€" Improve Your Time Management Skills Unless you’re truly living your dream, no one really wants to take their work home with them. This is what work-life balance is all about, and it goes for everyone â€" extroverts and introverts alike. If you find that you’re consistently bringing work home with you, there are a few things to look at. If you know one of your weaknesses is time management and procrastination, seek out helpful tools like Pomodoro timers or other strategies that you know help motivate you. If there is simply more on your plate than you can handle, set up a meeting with your supervisor to see what can be done to lighten your load. If you work in an environment that makes it difficult to focus, find privacy, or let people know you’re busy, don’t suffer in silence. There are things you can do including blocking off time on the calendar or even booking meeting rooms for yourself. Goal 3 â€" Improve Time Spent With Family   It’s important to make certain times spent with family intentional, calm, and free from worry so that you don’t begin to associate family time with more, different kinds of stress. Again, the “life” part of the work-life balance equation should recharge you, not deplete you. For example, I personally categorize family outings as work, because they are stressful and depleting for me. Instead, and especially on particularly depleting weeks, I prioritize family movie nights. I personally love using Pure Flix for our family movie night. This family-friendly streaming service is a great Netflix alternative for families who don’t want to have to worry about age-inappropriate scenes unexpectedly popping up. Movie nights like this are also a perfect way for introverts to be able to still recharge while spending time with others. Goal 4 â€" Nurture Your Hobbies   Spending quality time with family and friends is important, but so is spending time with yourself. Respect your limits and don’t be afraid to tell friends no once you’ve allotted the amount of social time you’re comfortable with. Alone time isn’t just about doing anything, either. I know plenty of introverts who actually experience high anxiety when they feel pressure to “relax” and do nothing at home. If you experience this kind of anxiety, make time spent with yourself intentional. Hopefully, if you’ve followed the advice above, you don’t feel too depleted from work and have the energy left over to invest in your personal interests or hobbies in your free time. This can be anything from writing, reading, horseback riding, gardening, or simply taking yourself out to see a movie. Whatever it may be, do it for you. Author Bio: Leah Hastings has a strong passion for faith, which is important in her everyday life. Leah loves helping educate children and volunteering at her local soup kitchen. She enjoys reading during her free time and cooking for her family. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

10 Must-Read Tips for Aspiring Singer-Songwriters

10 Must-Read Tips for Aspiring Singer-Songwriters Sign up successful 1. Find your inspiration Look into your own life, your surroundings, and people that you look up to in order to find your muse for writing lyrics. Find a subject you are passionate about, whether its set to a  love ballad or an uptempo dance song. Think about what kind of music really speaks to you, and what other listeners will  relate to. I encourage you to listen to other artists and different genres of music, but stay true to  yourself and be original! Never copy another singer-songwriters style or lyrics. 2. Write everything down Once you have found your inspiration, keep some sort of journal. You never know when lyrics may come to you   you  could be on the subway, at a park, or in school, and you don’t want to forget what comes to you! Also, I suggest having some type of recording software to record what comes to you, such as with the voice memos  on your cell phone, or with  GarageBand on your  computer.  If you keep singing a  chorus or melody line over and over your head, record it as soon as you can so you don’t lose it! 3. Shape your song Now it’s time to start crafting your song! Most  successful songs have 2-3 verses and 2-3 choruses. Anything less or more  than that may be a challenge. Make sure there is a story in your song, and that you have some sort of point coming across. What do you want people to feel and think when they hear  your songs? While there is no absolute right way to write a song, many people start out with writing meaningful lyrics, and then putting chords or melody to the words. Or you can do it the other way around, writing a beautiful melody and chord progression, and coming up with the lyrics last. Either of these approaches is acceptable. Refining Your Songwriting 4. Test your songs out live So, you think you have your song completed and ready to put out there? I suggest performing your song live at an open mic or a talent show to get all the kinks out, and to see how an audience reacts to it. Or you may want to start out simple by playing it for your friends and family, since performing original material in front of a live audience can be nerve-wracking! 5. Try recording your song After you’ve been performing the song for a few months, it’s time to record your song! First,  decide if you want to book a session in a recording studio or take a stab at recording in a home studio with the equipment you have. With technology today, it’s easy to record your own songs with the right computer software and a quality microphone. Having a recording of your song, even if it is just a demo, will open many doors, especially if you want to become a singer-songwriter for your career. You can publish your song on YouTube, iTunes, or Soundcloud so potential fans, other artists, and established people in the music business can have access to your songs. Establishing Your Songwriting Career 6. Collaborate with others It’s fun to collaborate and write with other musicians! Sometimes writing lyrics may be your strongest skill, while it may be a weak point for someone  else who is better at writing the instrumental part. Many famous singers collaborate in this way, including  Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and Ashford Simpson. By collaborating with others, you may find someone that truly understands your music perspective and where you want to take your music, which can  be an important asset for you  in your career as a singer-songwriter. Of course, make sure you discuss splitting any profits 50/50 or come to an agreement in writing if you plan to distribute your music professionally. 7. Copyright your music Getting a copyright for  your music is crucial as a songwriter, and should not be overlooked! I recommend registering your song as soon as you have the final version  of it written and recorded. You can do so easily online here at the U.S Copyright Office. For a small fee you can register any songs that you have written, by submitting lyrics and a recording of your work of art (can be a demo). Once you have paid the fee and submitted your original materials, you then  own the copyright to your song, and no one can use it without your permission. If you dont register  your works with the U.S Copyright Office, someone could steal your lyrics or your melody line, and make a whole new recording without your permission or having to pay you any royalties. 8. Look into Performing Rights Organizations Once you have submitted your works to the U.S Copyright Office, I recommend joining  a Performing Rights Organization (PRO). ASCAP, SESAC,  and BMI are organizations  that will  collect any monetary royalties on your behalf and distribute them to you in a fair and organized way. You may be earning royalties if you have songs on the radio, TV, YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes. Each time your song plays in a public place you are entitled to royalties. Some PROs are free to join while others have a joining fee, so do your research to see what’s best for you. 9. Consider writing for others Being a songwriter doesn’t mean you have to write songs just for yourself. Some of  the best singers in the world prefer to write songs for others. This could mean writing a song for the opposite gender, a song in a different language  or  a different genre, or a song that is  too high or low for your vocal range. It’s perfectly normal to be a songwriter for other artists: Lady Gaga, Sia, and Bruno Mars all started out this way! 10. Pitch your music Once you are confident in  your original song, it’s time to pitch your music to the industry! This is not easy and won’t happen overnight, but with technology today, you do have an advantage of getting your music heard and seen by important music industry professionals. One way is by submitting your music online to a music catalog. Many TV shows and commercial companies will look through these production libraries to find songs for their needs, and yours could be exactly what  they are looking for! Do your research with these, as some have fees associated with signing up, while others are free. In major cities, there are also major networking events where artists  can  pitch their songs in person to companies like  MTV and VH1 for a small fee. New York City’s “Spony” is a great opportunity for this. Being a singer-songwriter myself  (Ive  produced my own original songs and written jingles for companies), I hope that these strategies will help you create your songs and bring  them to life for yourself and others to hear! If you need help structuring your songs,  or want even more advice on how to be a singer-songwriter, Id love to work with you. Good luck! Learn more: Check out our step-by-step guide to writing songs! Post Author:  Liz T. Liz T. teaches singing, acting, and music lessons in Brooklyn, NY, as well as online.  She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M in Vocal performance and currently performs/teaches all styles of music including Musical Theater, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, RB, and Country. Learn more about Liz here! Photo by Fredrik Rubensson,  Thomas Hawk,  JanetandPhil Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! 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Chemical Equation of Photosynthesis Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace

Chemical Equation of Photosynthesis Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace Photosynthesis is the process of formation of organic compounds from carbon dioxide and hydrogen donor like water using radiation or light energy trapped by chlorophyll. Oxygen is evolved where water is used as hydrogen donor. Duringphotosynthesis, light energy is changed into chemical or bond energy present inside the organic compounds. The overall equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 12H20 -- C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H20 Water is the hydrogen donor. A molecule of water can donate only one hydrogen. As photosynthesis converts inorganic carbon into organic state, it is also called carbon assimilation. CO2 is obtained from air. Concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is only 0.03%.However the total amount is quite large, sufficient to last for several years even without replenishment. For passing into photosynthetic cells,CO2 dissolves in water.Aquatic plants also depend upon dissolved carbon dioxide present in water. Water is a raw material for all photosynthetic organisms except bacteria.Water is used as a reluctant and oxygen is evolved from water. During photosynthesis carbon dioxide is chemically reduced to carbohydrate. Water molecule splits in presence of sunlight and is called photolysis and oxygen is released. Thus released oxygen comes from water and not from carbon dioxide. Food is the source of energy needed by animal and plant life. And this food is manufactured by green plants from inorganic substances with the aid of sunlight energy during photosynthesis. Food represents the stored energy during photosynthesis. The oxygen needed by human beings and animals for respiration continues to be supplied by photosynthesis.

Should I Go To Northwestern University

Should I Go To Northwestern University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Caroline is a Chicago tutor specializing in several subjects including History tutoring, AP English tutoring, ACT prep tutoring,SAT prep tutoringand more. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a Bachelors degree in History and Theatre. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Caroline: I attended Northwestern University, a medium-sized liberal arts college in a cute suburban town called Evanston, just outside of Chicago. I walked everywhere on campus although my school did offer free shuttle services and many of my friends had bikes. I always felt very safe on campus, although I still made sure to stay alert and aware, especially when walking around at night. My school provided a free safe ride taxi service that was incredibly helpful for getting around at night in the comfort and safety of a car. I didnt know much about the service until my junior and senior year, but it was definitely something I wish I had taken advantage of earlier. All in all, transportation was never a huge concern for me, although I did make sure to invest in a good pair of snow boots to help me stay warm while walking around in the freezing Chicago winters. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Caroline: My professors and TA held office hours at least once a week, and usually offered extended hours before a big essay or test. While my high school teachers knew me individually, I didnt always get a chance to know my college professors one-on-one because I seldom visited a professor or TA during office hours if I didnt have a specific question. I wish I had taken advantage of more opportunities to make connections with my favorite professors, just to talk more in-depth about the subject matter. Opportunities to make personal connections with professors are there, but students definitely need to do some legwork to take advantage of them. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Caroline: Before I went to college, the thing I was most nervous about was meeting my roommate. Its incredibly scary to live with a stranger in a place where you dont know anyone. I got very lucky with my dorm life. Although my roommate and I werent particularly similar, we got along really well. I enjoyed that we had different majors, interests, and friend groups; we always had stories to tell one another and we also had time apart during the day. I never felt pressure to be best friends with her, and I think that took away a lot of potential strain on our friendship. I lived on the smallest floor of a big dorm. There were only 16 of us living on the floor so we all got very close it felt like a wacky family with lots of weird aunts and uncles. There were several dining options all over campus and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. I was lucky enough to live in a dorm with a dining hall attached to it, so I could go to breakfast in my pajamas. After freshman year, I tended to eat my meals in the student center, which provided many a la carte options and a bit more culinary diversity than the dining halls. My philosophy when I first got to school was to be super nice and friendly to everybody. While the students in my orientation group didnt turn out to be my best friends, they were great people to attend Welcome Week events with. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Caroline: Northwestern offers a wide variety of majors and programs of study from Bioengineering to Piano. I took advantage of the variety of options and double majored in Theatre and History. I first enrolled in the School of Communications with Theatre as my primary major. I adored the performance-focused nature of my Theatre major, which meant I was learning practical skills about putting on theatre. However, I also wanted a more academic-focus to my college experience. I adored the first history class I took at Northwestern and declared History as my second major halfway through my freshman year. My History major allowed me to experience the big lecture halls, lively discussion sessions, and challenging paper topics that seem so linked to a college experience. The Theatre community could be a little, well, dramatic and it was nice to get a break from that specific community for a couple of hours each week. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Caroline: Making new friends is a very scary part of attending college and its a process that takes some time. The good thing is everyone feels a bit nervous about making friends at first so people are extra friendly. My first real group of friends was the people who lived on the floor of my dorm a few of those have become life-long friends I still hang out with today. Over the course of my four years, I developed new friend groups, which continued to grow and change right up to graduation and beyond. I found it was easier to meet new people through activities rather than classes. Theatre is a great way to meet people and non-Theatre majors are always welcome to help with productions! While Greek life was not something that I was interested in pursuing, many of my friends had fantastic experiences in the Greek community. At any stage of life, meeting new people and maintaining friendships takes work. Thankfully, college provides plenty of excuses to hang out with people (study sessi ons, acapella shows, play rehearsals, running errands) and the relatively small size of a college campus means everyone lives just a few minutes away. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Caroline: The Career Center is another service that requires a bit of legwork from students. Unlike in high school, when I was required to schedule visits with my school counselor, the Career Center is an optional service students must seek out. I wish I had taken advantage of the Center earlier in my college career, but they did prove very helpful the few times I visited in my senior year to get advice on my resume and job applications. Ive been out of school for over a year, but I still have access to the online Career Catalogue which regularly updates with job postings in fact, thats how I found my job with Varsity Tutors! VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Caroline: Ive found that everyone has a different opinion when it comes to the best place to study. Some of my friends swore by the silent atmosphere of the library, others preferred to get off campus for a bit and visit a local coffee shop. I mostly studied in the Norris Student Center, which provided a little more background noise than the library, but was also quiet enough to focus. The Starbucks kiosk offered a much-needed caffeine source for late night study sessions, and when I wanted a study break, I could always find a friend or two nearby to chat with. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Caroline: Evanston is a charming suburban town with a downtown shopping and dining center just south of Northwesterns campus. As a freshman, Evanston felt like a huge bustling metropolis I would never be able to navigate. After a few months, however, I was an Evanston-pro. Evanston is the perfect place to visit on an empty stomach because of the towns huge array of restaurants (The Celtic Knot was a favorite of mine). It also offers several convenience stores and grocery stores so I never had to travel far to stock up on supplies and it was easy to get to Evanston in between classes to run errands or grab food. Northwesterns campus is located just off of Lake Michigan so we also had beautiful lakefront trails. The lake is one of Northwesterns most unique features, and I loved sitting in the grass and looking out over the water while studying or reading for class. Downtown Chicago is about an hour away from Northwesterns campus by public transportation. I visited the city a couple of times a month, although that was a fairly high amount for the average student. While Evanston felt like an extension of campus life, Chicago was just removed enough that many students chose not to take advantage of the city. Im very glad I gave myself the extra push to see theatre, visit museums, and hang out in the beautiful parks downtown. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Caroline: Northwestern has about 8,000 undergraduate students and I had classes of all different sizes from hundred-person lecture classes on Astronomy and Sociology, to seven-person English classes. Almost all of my Theatre classes were limited to no more than 20 students, which was an ideal size for a discussion and performance based class. Im the kind of person who loves large lecture classes; I adore sitting in the back of the room and furiously scribbling notes. The nice thing about Northwestern is that there are lots of options of class sizes and those class sizes are clearly marked during registration, so students can make choices about what kind and size of classes they want to take. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Caroline: My senior year, I directed a full-length play called The History Boys. Since I was enrolled in an American History class at the time, I asked the professor if I could send out a short email to advertise the show to a class full of people interested in history. Not only did my professor let me email the class, he took time out of one of our lectures to tell everyone about the production, and then he and my TA came to see the show together! The next week, he even spent a little bit of time talking about the plays themes and how they related to what we had been studying. Northwestern gave me an opportunity to combine my love for theatre and history, and it was so rewarding to see a History professor moved by a piece of theatre I had created. This really speaks to the passionate professors at Northwestern that I was lucky enough to learn from over my four years at school. Check out Carolines tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Where to Find Cooking Classes in Cardiff

Where to Find Cooking Classes in Cardiff Learn to Cook in Cardiff! ChaptersAn Overview of Available Cooking Classes in CardiffWelsh Signature DishesLearning Cooking BasicsGiovanni's Cookery SchoolMoksh Indian Cookery ClassesTaking Online Cooking LessonsExplore your Gourmet Side with The Culinary CottageEating Out in CardiffOf all the culinary distinctions in the UK, Welsh cuisine stands out for its hearty consistency, its savoury quality and its historic ability to provide sustenance, even in meager harvest times.Indeed, history reveals that the Welsh folk were hard working, living off beer and bread, meat and dairy, with cabbage and leeks the only vegetables of record in the region.In fact, the tasty leek earned such a status as to be proclaimed the national vegetable!All of that was way back, when transportation was inefficient and iffy at best, and the country was pretty much isolated.My, how things have changed since then!Motorways and shipping lanes make imports of raw ingredients a daily occurrence. Today, people can enjoy a variety of foods a nd cuisines, from American to Chinese.Statistics show that Cardiff's top 3 favourite tastes from elsewhere are chicken tikka marsala, hamburgers and chow mein!Does that mean that Welsh cooking, like so many others around the globe, is becoming a fusion of world tastes?Even today, a discussion of Welsh cookery is apt to generate a surprising amount of heat â€" Bobby Freeman, author of The Classic Guide to Welsh FoodIndeed, the Welsh are passionate about many things, including their heritage and their food.Between fealty to kings who demanded food tributes from everyone â€" depleting their meager stocks, and years of food riots because there was simply not enough to eat, the people of Wales have earned the right to fierce pride in their cuisine.But, you may ask, whichever aspect of Welsh cooking I want to master, how do I find cooking classes near me?Note: The Little Spoon also has classes for kids in their teens; should your child be of an age where s/he might be heading off to unive rsity, you might like to sign up for their University Skills course.Before we get too carried away with talking about all the fun to be had while learning how to cook in Cardiff, let us give you this overview of facilities, what they teach and how to find them.Cooking Lessons in Cardiff:Facility NameWhat They TeachWeb AddressNotesCornerhouse cookeryPasta and sauces Breadmaking Wales specialties Dessertswww.cornerhousecookery.co.uk/classes-and-events.phpCurrently moving house; no classes on offer just nowThe Culinary CottageBasic kitchen skills Cakes and baking Alfresco dining Mediterranean and so much more!www.theculinarycottage.co.ukThey also host children's classes and courses for gentlemenGiovanni's Cooking schoolBasic kitchen skills Pizza making Italian cookingwww.giovanniscardiff.co.uk/cookery-school/classes/They host a children's pizza making course!Moksh SG|The Food StudioNew Age Indian food recipeswww.citylifecardiff.co.uk/moksh/As featured in City Life Magazine!Angela Gray' s Cookery SchoolKitchen basics Lunch and Supper club eventswww.angelagray.co.uk/cookery-courses/Cooking demonstrations held on Saturdays!The Drover's RestKitchen confidence Welsh cooking Vegetarian cooking Pastry makingwww.food-food-food.co.ukWhenever possible, they use locally sourced foods!Purple PoppadomInnovative Indian cuisinepurplepoppadom.comCourses held monthly on select SaturdaysLittle SpoonCooking for kids and teenswww.little-spoon.co.ukBook your child's next birthday party there!The Culinary CookEverything from cooking basics to master classestheculinarycook.com/learning-to-cook-online/Online cooking lessons!RouxbeAssorted online modules to learn cooking skillsrouxbe.com/cooking-coursesTake a course on food safety!Let us now discover the enticing aromas and tastes of Wales!Welsh Signature DishesClearly, Welsh Rarebit contains no rabbit! Source: Wikipedia Credit: Alex LozuponeAs mentioned before, the fare in Wales tends more toward the hearty: stews and breads, with some m eat thrown in.The Welsh Rarebit, formerly known as Welsh rabbit, might be the most deceptive item on the menu, as it contains no rabbit whatsoever!The dish consists of melted cheese made savoury with herbs and other ingredients, poured over bread.A variation of it comes similar to fondue, where the cheese sauce is left in its chafing dish, while the accompanying bread is served to each diner.Other signature dishes from Wales include:Cawl, a hearty stew with a meat base, complemented by potatoes, rutabagas and carrotsthe name cawl is used today to refer to any Welsh soup; traditionally it referred only to that specific one.Bara Brith, also called speckled bread, was flavoured with tea and traditionally served at tea timeIt is currently enjoying a revival, thanks to celebrity chefs and even Prince Charles!Laverbread is made with boiled, puréed seaweed, which is then rolled in oats and fried.Served for breakfast with bacon and cockles, Sir Richard Burton proclaimed it the Welsh man's caviar!Glamorgan sausage is made of cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs â€" no meat.They rose in popularity during the second world war, when meat was scarceWelsh cakes: a rich treat consisting of flour, butter, eggs, and milk; flavoured with currants, and cinnamon and nutmegthey are occasionally, and incorrectly referred to as griddle sconesIn spite of all this stick-to-the-ribs goodness, could there be more diversity in food for Wales?The Drover’s Rest: Authentic Welsh CookingThis establishment is a prime example of Welsh hominess as it comprises of a hotel and a restaurant, located in the heart of Cardiff, on the Afon Irfon.You probably wouldn’t care about the hotel if you live in Cardiff but you might be interested in their restaurant’s cooking classes...Enjoy tasty treats with tea or coffee before the activity starts; during that opening interlude, you will discuss with Chef Peter James the day’s agenda.If you’ve signed up for the Dinner Party class, you will learn everythi ng from menu preparation to which wine to serve with which course.You might also be interested in their Romantic Dinner course if you’re looking for Act II of your recent, successful Valentine’s Day celebration!On the other hand, if you’re looking to give flair to your everyday cooking, you might sign up for that class.It is perfectly possible, with skill and imagination, to eat healthily for not very much money â€" Jon HenleySo many of us get bored with the same old foods, or we’re tired after work and don’t feel like making anything... no blame assignment here; we’ve all been there!One way to get out of that rut would be to enjoy Chef James’ classes. Besides those already mentioned, he teaches:The Three Course Dinner PartyHow to prepare Welsh game â€" pheasant, venison and other wild gameTraditional Welsh cookingBack to the Favourites: new twists on family favouritesVegetarian dishes: all ingredients locally sourcedPastry Day (taught by Pastry chef Paulette Reed)Chef James and his cohorts truly lay every trick on the line, arming you for future kitchen expeditions that will result in memorable gastronomical experiences.How could anyone resist?The Italian Influence on Welsh CuisineAround 100 years ago, the increase in coal mining and steel works led to an influx of Italian immigrants who, naturally, brought their families and foods with them.Since then, Italian cuisine has... not exactly become a staple of Welsh cuisine, but exists peacefully alongside it.The two styles of cooking are quite similar: short on meat, heavy on wheat and sauces â€" although tangy tomato sauces diverge from the traditional, aromatic Welsh broths and sauces.Let us now discover where we can learn to cook these fine foods in Cardiff!Learning Cooking BasicsNo need to call for help or delivery; learning how to cook will make you a chef Source: Pixabay Credit Mohamad HasanReported in the Daily Mail: one in 10 Britons cannot cook and sandwiches have become the most common me al besides takeaways.In case you hold those shocking statistics to be a one-off, those findings were echoed in a separate report published in The Independent.We’re all busy and stressed and quite possibly the last thing anyone wants to do upon arriving home of an evening is to attempt to slice, dice, chop and fry... right?You might be pleased to know that there could be an underlying cause to your kitchen reticence.According to Angela Gray of the eponymous Cookery School, disorganisation is one of the main reasons that people don’t cook more.Having a poorly organised kitchen, with implements here and ingredients there makes for a very frustrating experience, especially if you’ve already suffered through a long, frustrating day.During her one-day courses, she teaches the basics of cookery: how your kitchen should be organised, how to prep food, effective chopping and healthy meal composition. And cooking, of course!You will prepare up to five dishes to take home (please bring c ontainers to pack it all away) and be treated to a lunch, wine and other beverages.If you are not yet confident you’d like to tackle the chopping block, perhaps the Saturday cooking demonstration would be better for you.At these events, the audience is hands-off, meaning they can focus wholly on Ms Angela’s patter and instructions. You might want to bring a notebook so you can record information and impressions â€" but don’t let note-taking distract you from the nibbles that make their way around the room at regular intervals.And how’s this for fun? At the end of the session, you may take home the dishes Angela prepares, provided you hold the winning raffle ticket!Giovanni's Cookery School has a cooking programme for you.For a sample of the food he could teach you to prepare, you may consider dining there, or at his other restaurant...Oh! You already have?Learning to cook Indian food will surely make any dinner party you host exotic! Source: Pixabay Credit: Public Domain Pic turesMoksh Indian Cookery ClassesLet's say that you are one of those statistics who love Indian cuisine.To be sure, dining out is a special treat, but what if you could turn out delicious Indian food right in your own kitchen?Head Chef Stephen Gomes teaches Indian cooking techniques at his facility, conveniently located in the heart of Cardiff, only 5 minutes from Moksh.His culinary classes reflect modernist Indian cuisine, which he presents in an entertaining yet informative demonstration that you can participate in!Also, as there is no set curriculum for this cooking school â€" the menu changes day by day, prepare yourself for surprise as well as a few gifts for attending, including a spice box and the apron you wore on the day you finally learned Indian cooking methods.How are your skills in the kitchen, really? Do you ply a knife competently, or might you need to learn basic cooking?For anything from seasonal dishes to cooking for kids â€" or a team building exercise at work, th e next featured school has something for everyone!It seems that, since we first reported on these classes, Chef Gomes has undertaken the expansion of his restaurant venture.In fact, it appears diners were dismayed when, turning up for their dinner reservations, they found the restaurant was closed!It was all a matter of logistics, it turns out. While securing the larger property across the street from their current location, Chef Gomes was forced to close the doors on his current venue in order to get the other one up and running as soon as possible.Unfortunately, that interruption means that his delightful cookery classes are also suspended for the time being.Might you be a fan of his food? Have you taken his classes before with the intent to learn from him again? Sadly, you may have to wait: this year will see him with two eateries, one right across the street from the other.However, you are truly into quirky food, be sure to sample the menu at his new venue, called 101: there wil l apparently be a dessert that replicates the A48, complete with scenery and traffic you get to eat!Purple PoppadomThat last bit was not good news for you if you had your heart set on learning Indian cooking, is it?If indeed learning curries and tikkas is your passion, you may be well-met at this multiple-award-winning restaurant which also hosts cooking classes.Chef Anand George, the creator of the tantalising fare on offer in his restaurant, also hosts cookery classes on select Saturdays!How would you like to wow your dinner guests with a cardamom-infused tikka supreme or a prawn curry that you learned to make in his classes?The next course will be held on March 23rd and, to ensure quality teaching and room enough for everyone to cook safely, class size is limited. For only £169, this course is a steal! And that price includes Chef George’s cookbook.What’s so great about these lessons is that they are atypical.Ordinary cooking classes consist of a lecture and/or demonstration , and then its ‘get your aprons on and let’s go’!Chef George, by contrast, offers you light refreshments and conversation to put you at your ease, and then you get to cooking. Even more interesting: come time to eat, about three hours into the class, you don’t eat the food you’ve prepared!Chef George will instead regale you with dishes of his own making, permitting you to take your creations home to enjoy with family and friends.Learning to cook in your home with a tutor is one alternative to taking cooking classes Source: Pixabay Credit: 089PhotoshootingsTaking Online Cooking LessonsOne can learn just about everything online including cooking. Furthermore, taking cooking lessons online offers several advantages:you are not geographically restricted or limited in what foods you can learn to prepare; you may learn to cook from chefs all over the world!you can take your device - pad or smartphone, even your laptop into the kitchen and pause the lesson as needed.you can learn to cook in your own home, where you are comfortable and familiar with all of your gadgets and implementsThat last, of course, presents a downside: what if you don't have the specific gadget or implement that particular cooking instructor proclaims as necessary to create the dish in question?Some good examples of this would be the torch to make the crusts on creme brulée, a cake decorating kit or a particular cake pan.One way around that conundrum would be to watch the cooking videos before you take to the kitchen, so that you can see what you need in the way of ingredients and tools.Should you prefer this means of exploring and expanding your talent in the kitchen, there are several websites you might turn to.Rouxbe is a membership cooking website where you can learn everything from knife skills to cooking in a wok. There is even a series of lessons on food safety: preparing and storing food and a cleanup that eliminates the possibility of any foodborne infection.An annual subscri ption costs just under $100; if you prefer to pay monthly, your membership cost would be $9.99 - a small price to pay for becoming a master in the kitchen!  With more than 1500 instructional videos and remote support from their staff of chefs, this would be a hard deal to beat... unless you prefer an actual person to teach you to cook in your home.Learning to Cook with a TutorIf one can engage an in-home tutor for any academic subject, it stands to reason that there are also tutors for domestic arts such as sewing and cooking.If that is your reasoning, you could not be more right! You may find cooking instructors to teach you at home through a variety of means, from scanning your local paper's adverts to fliers on your library's and supermarkets' bulletin boards; you may also search online for a tutor to help you learn to cook.The greatest benefit to engaging a cooking tutor is that you would receive personalised attention and instruction, whether you take lessons in your home or at your tutor's.Furthermore, your cooking tutor will be proactive in his/her instruction: demonstrating the right way to hold a knife, for example, or in showing you recipe shortcuts that make cooking so much simpler!Superprof has cooking tutors who give instruction both online and at home.Eric, a Superprof cooking tutor, has helped many in the Cardiff area become the master in their kitchen. Student testimonials show that they love his down-to-earth teaching style and the nifty way he goes around a kitchen.Why not give him a try?  Explore your Gourmet Side with The Culinary CottageJust about an hour north of Cardiff, located in Abergavenny is a fabulous nook that teaches amateur gastronomes anything they would want to know about the art of cooking.From luscious cakes and desserts to succulent meats, including scrumptious seasonal fare, The Culinary Cottage has justifiably earned its reputation as a culinary school of the highest order.Vegetarian cooking? Check! Game preparation? Chec k! Kids in the kitchen? Check!This school of culinary arts even offers a gentlemen only course, where men can learn how to wow with food.Whether you are a novice of knife skills or already have mastered substantial culinary feats, you will surely find a course to interest you at The Culinary Cottage.Do you know what an Aga is? Might you have one in your kitchen?If so, Penny Lewis can teach you exactly how versatile it can be, from warming your toes in the winter to grilling, baking, roasting and toasting.Some classes last a whole week, while others only take a few hours.Why not check out her page to find the cooking course that is right for you?Men Are the Future of Cooking?So avers Esquire magazine and, in an article in The Telegraph, the subject is discussed at length!When you think about celebrity chefs, who comes to mind: Gordon Ramsay? Paul Hollywood, James Martin and Jamie Oliver?Fact is, fully 1/3 of all British families are fed meals prepared by male household members â€" an d it doesn’t look like that number is in decline any time soon, as the focus on classes for gentlemen at the Culinary Cottage reveals.With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn how to roast and grill your favourite cuts of meat to savoury perfection!Conversely, seeing as we are still on the chilly side of temperatures, why not learn how to make a satisfying casserole or bake your own bread?The conviviality of these courses carries over after class, too: there is a pub two doors down from the school where students gather to enjoy a pint after their sessions in the kitchen!There are so many cooking schools in and around Cardiff, there is hardly room enough to mention them all!Let us talk about fine dining experiences in the city, instead...If fancy restaurant fare strikes your fancy, Cardiff has no shortage of experiences for you to sample! Source: Pixabay Credit: NeshomEating Out in CardiffWhen you treat yourself to a meal out, what do you prefer: seafood? Cordon Bleu? Michelin starred houses?Or are you more of a budget dining type? You can confess; there is no shame in it, especially because the selection of eateries and pubs is so wide!Selecting your best dining experience could be somewhat confusing, though.Review page Chowhound avers Le Gallois is the perfect dining experience, but that name doesn't feature at all on Tripadvisor's page of restaurant recommendations.In short, someone travelling to Cardiff, looking for a gastronomical adventure, would have their pick of food choices, so rich is the food culture there!One restaurant that features on every page we've seen is Madame Fromage, and sampling their fare indicates all of the stories are true!Their daytime menu consists of traditional Welsh favourites at a fair price, but come back in the evening and you will be treated to a feast of French, from baked Camembert to Boeuf Bourguingnon.If it is Asian style that you crave, head directly to Café Malaysia, where the décor is a mess but the food more than makes up for it. You might have a bit of trouble finding it, as there are no easily visible signs indicating its presence. Trust our Guardian to help out! You can read about their featured budget restaurants, and perhaps entice your taste buds to a new experience. Find cooking classes near me. For more detailed information, see:Where to Find Cooking Classes in London?Where to Find Cooking Classes in Manchester?Learn to Cook in BirminghamWhere to Find Cooking Classes in Leeds?Haggis, Neeps and Tatties: Try Cooking Classes in Edinburgh

A Spooktacular Halloween with ADHD

A Spooktacular Halloween with ADHD Spiderman. Elsa. Pokmon. Batman. Halloween is always an exciting holiday for kids, dressing up as their favorite characters and heading out for Trick-or-Treating. All that candy! For any parent, managing the bag of candy that comes home that night can be challenging. But for parents whose children have ADHD, with all of that candy comes extra stress. For years researchers have been studying the effects of sugar on kids with ADHD. If youve ever attended a childs birthday party then youve witnessed the surge of energy that fills the room after cake and ice cream have been served. So, it may seem like a no brainer that kids with ADHD, who already have a lot of energy, are going to be even more hyperactive after eating sugary food and drinks which may leave you wondering why researchers even need to study something that seems so obvious! Well, the results from this research may surprise you. Many studies have found no causal relationship between sugar and hyperactivity in kids with ADHD, while others suggest that only a subset of kids with ADHD experience a negative reaction to sugar. Another line of research indicates that certain food dyes, which are often found in sugary foods and drinks, only modestly increase hyperactivity in kids with ADHD, and may have the greatest effect on kids who are very sensitive to food additives. But wait, you know your child, and you know their ADHD gets worse when they eat sugar. Youve seen it! Well, your child may simply be more sensitive to sugar or food dyes than many of the kids in these studies. Or, maybe there are alternative explainations that published research findings have not yet addressed. For starters, kids with ADHD are often more emotional than kids without ADHD, and when they get excited they are bursting with energy and enthusiasm. So, on holidays like Halloween they may get caught up in the excitement and their hyperactivity may shoot through the roof regardless of what they eat. Alternatively, when any child (or adult) eats way too much sugar in one sitting far more sugar than has been examined in any studies they become more hyperactive, inattentive, and irritable. Impulsive kids with ADHD are less likely to have an off switch when it comes to eating candy, and in fact some researchers have shown the kids with ADHD eat more sugar than kids without ADHD on a regular basis. In practice this means that they will continue to eat more candy long after many other children have stopped, especially when presented with a nearly bottomless bag of Halloween treats. And since they have eaten so much more sugar, it wouldnt be surprising if they experienced greater side effects than kids without ADHD. If Halloween candy causes problems for your child, either because they eat too much or because they are very sensitive to the effects of sugar and food additives, then there are things that you can do to limit how much candy they eat without taking the fun out of Trick-or-Treating. The Switch WitchTM www.switch-witch.com is a great option that kids love. The night of Halloween, kids leave a pile of candy next to an adorable stuffed witch, who magically trades it out for special non-sugary gifts while they sleep. Kids still get treats, like small toys or healthier fun foods like popcorn, which helps them feel okay about giving up their candy. As an alternative, some parents simply allow their kids to trade their candy for money, 10 cents for each piece or a dollar per pound, which usually goes over pretty well too! Not sure what you would do with all of the candy that your child wont be eating? Consider donating to a local soup kitchen or to troops stationed overseas through a candy b uy-back program at a local dentists office www.halloweencandybuyback.com or through Operation Gratitude www.operationgraditude.com. Sugar can be tricky, not wanting to deny your kids the fun and connections to friends that happen around birthday cakes, ice cream and Halloween candy. But moderating the sugar intake of all kids and especially those with ADHD and sugar sensitivities can actually help keep your childs energy and emotions in balance so they can connect with friends and enjoy the parties and holiday that they look forward to all year long. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

English Collocations with Read - English Lesson via Skype

English Collocations with Read - English Lesson via Skype Reading is a wonderful pastime and hobby. It is a great way to spend your time and while you always have a book with you, you will always have a friend.  The following are expressions with the word READ or English collocations with read as they’re commonly known.There are many ways to read: to read for fun  (just to enjoy it as a pure pleasure)  there is reading for work or study  using text book (reading factual or educational books).This academic reading often requires you to read detailed reference books or instruction manuals.The internet now has also changed our approach to reading and many people preferring the option of E-readers (electronic books). However, whether online or in hard copy the pleasure should be the same. English Collocations with Read Here are some expressions with read:READ OUT LOUDread in a way that other people may hear youThe teacher will often ask the pupil  to read out loud  to the class to practice pronunciation and diction. (to learn to read and pronounce the words correctly).  Where the teacher does not want to be disturbed she might ask the class to read quietly to themselves  while she corrects the homework. Here the children will open the book and read it methodically line by line without being heard.When giving the pupils homework or home assignments she/he might ask the kids to read through or over  a few chapters in the book and discuss it in class the following day.“Read through chapters 2 and 3 for your homework and we will discuss it together tomorrow. Also read over the piece on the History of the Great War for next week” he instructed them before the bell to end class sounded.READ FROM THE TOPread from the beginningWhen actors or actresses are auditioning for a part in a film or theatre p roduction they have to stand in front of the director or producers and read their lines (audition or practice). The director will instruct them to read from the top. English Collocations with Read - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: READ YOUR MINDto know what someone is thinkingIt is always funny (strange) when someone you are talking to guesses or anticipates what you are going to say before you have even opened your mouth. We think these people can read our minds.Some magicians do this as part of their stage performance and seem to know somehow what letter or card or number you selected. It is all a mystery to me but I really enjoy such performances.When Johnny got home he was really hungry and when he opened the door he got the familiar smell of pizzas.  â€˜Oh Mum he said you are a mind reader  I was going to order one as I am starving.  Thanks!’ Idioms and Expressions with Read Here are some idioms and other English expressions  with read:TO READ SOMEONE THE RIOT ACTwhen somebody is very angry because of something you did and didn’t doJennifer was only 17 but she had been drinking a few beers with her friends for quite a few months. One day her father  saw her in the park with her friends with cans of beer in their bags. He really read her the riot act  and when he finished he told her she was grounded for a month. (could not go out with her friends)READ THE SMALL PRINTmake sure you understand the contract fullyWe are always warned when buying something important or when considering signing any contract that we should take great care and read the small print. This is where terms and conditions are written that might be important later on.   Retailers often hope that the small print will not be noticed.Catherine was buying a new laptop.  It was expensive and she had saved her money for quite a few months to buy it. Her father told her to read the small pri nt.READ BETWEEN THE LINESThis does not mean literally. However,  when something is written between the lines it usually refers to something not written but a hidden meaning or something important that you need to be aware of before you proceed.The Foreign Minister made a statement to the press conference ‘If country ABC continues to move into our territory as they have been doing recently, then we may have to take certain actions to protect what is ours.’ Reading between the lines he meant they would defend their territory with force if they had to.READ SOMETHING INTO SOMETHINGThis means to think or believe there is something important in what someone says even when it was not intended.You can also use it negatively  DON’T READ SOMETHING INTO SOMETHINGJames asked his girlfriend if she wanted to go with him to the concert. She said no and he was a little disappointed. She said  â€˜Don’t read anything into that please. I don’t want to go because I have an important exam the next day and I have to do some study.’Well, I am off now to read a book. I am in the middle of a wonderful old classic “Our Mutual Friend” by Charles Dickens. There is nothing I like better than to curl up (nice and cosy) on the sofa reading an interesting book. This one is really good and I am trying to resist (stop myself) from reading it from cover to cover (from beginning to the end) in one day. I just cannot put it down (cannot stop!).