Working as a security guard often means being on your feet for long periods of time or keeping watch in a call center during a night shift. Seemingly endless stretches of uneventful or off-hours downtime can eventually become monotonous, causing boredom or fatigue. Because the primary duty of security personnel is to protect and monitor people or property, they must be careful not to engage in any activities or hobbies that might interfere with or distract their attention. However, there are some useful and functional things a security guard can do to get through a boring shift.

Keep it moving: Getting moving, getting the blood flowing and maintaining energy is key to staying sharp, both physically and mentally. Pacing back and forth in your designated area is always an option, although many times this may mean just a few feet and if a guard is employed at a store, business or public place, it is likely that part of their day will include “doing the rounds”, which can mean a strategic tour of the area they are patrolling. This common procedure usually occurs at specific times during the course of a shift. Ask your supervisor to increase your number of rounds or expand your checkpoints to include new territories. Even simply adding another regulation ride to the boring hours of the afternoon will infuse a bit of variety into the workday.

Make A Muscle: Almost all security and bodyguards are required to be physically fit and maintain formidable form; While the degree of physical labor varies depending on their experience and the needs of their employers, most professionals in this occupation practice ongoing fitness and make their exercise routine a priority. Downtime at work is a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind and body by doing a series of push-ups, jumping jacks, stretches, or even using the wall for resistance-style exercises.

Listen and Learn: Security guards need to hear what’s going on around them, so headphones or loud music aren’t recommended, but for desk guards and call center workers, a small radio or player of MP3’s at low volume can provide just the right amount. stimulation to maintain a focused and invested mindset. If permitted, an MP3 player or low-profile listening device in one ear can provide moderate entertainment while maintaining focus on the work at hand.

Depending on the situation, one or more of the above activities may or may not be suitable for certain situations. It’s a good idea for guards to find out about company protocol before taking up any hobbies that aren’t part of their primary job.

Accra is the capital city of Ghana, the nation on the West African coast. The city of Accra is divided into two parts, namely the Greater Accra Region and the Accra Metropolitan District. Accra is the economic, administrative and communications center of Ghana. About 70% of the country’s manufacturing capacity is located in this district. Since 1877, Accra has been the capital of Ghana. Historic public buildings demonstrate the city’s transition from a 19th-century suburb to today’s modern metropolis.

Accra’s standout attractions are the National Theater with its unique and modern architecture, the National Museum with exhibits showcasing Ghana’s heritage from ancient to modern times, the National Arts Center with arts and crafts for all tastes, The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Independence Square, Accra International Conference Center, Makola Market and Jamestown Fishing Port.

Accra is historically known to have been founded by the Ga people in the 14th century. During its history, Accra has also served as a center of trade with the Portuguese and they built a small fort in the city at the time. However, this city remained under the influence of other European nations like Swedes, French, Dutch, Danes and British at different times and built these nationals also built their forts in Accra.

Today, Accra has become a city developed around the original city of Ga. The British, Dutch and Danish forts and neighboring communities are also an integral part of modern Accra. The city stretches along the Atlantic Coast with great value for luxury hotels, nightclubs and restaurants with exceptional views of the coastline. A wide range of excellent public monuments, shopping areas and museums. There is much to explore, such as the busy market and tree-lined residential areas.

It’s no wonder why kids love to take their “mini-vacations” to go to the park and play. It’s an adventure for them, they can be outside and of course there are usually swings and other fun things to explore. Then it happens; boredom strikes and a bad mood sets in. Just because they’re tired of swinging around and starting to whimper doesn’t mean you should pack up everything and go home. There are many fun activities you can do together while you’re here.

1. Scavenger hunt: You can make this list before you go to the park so that when the kids get tired of playing, this list is ready. Your scavenger hunt list can include items you can physically pick up and things you just want to look for and check off the list. Leaves, a smooth rock, and a nut can be collected from a tree and then you can look for a squirrel, butterfly, robin, duck (depending on whether your park has water), etc. If you have two adults going to the park, this could be a pretty long list of small items that you could carry in a bag from home and one adult could stash the items around the park while the other watches the kids. Then you can explore the park looking for things together.

2. Soccer: Carrying a ball, specifically a ball designed for young children, is a great way to not only kill time but wear them down. Young children most likely aren’t kicking the ball too hard, so no special equipment is necessary, but you can make goal posts out of rocks or your jacket, picnic basket, or whatever you have on hand.

3. Kite Flying – Even in the slightest amount of wind, you can easily fly a kite and this is a great fun activity for young children. Kites can be bought relatively cheaply in stores, sometimes even for $1 if you don’t need anything fancy and then you can spend some time getting your kites in the air.

4. Simon Says: Of course you can play Simon Says at home, but you don’t have enough space to “take 10 steps back” or “take 6 jumps forward”. This is a favorite game of young children and the more steps and jumps they make, the better they will nap later.

5. Frisbee: Little kids love to play with a Frisbee and if you’re at the park then you don’t have to worry about the Frisbee constantly jumping over the neighbor’s yard fence or hitting the tree in your little backyard. You can even set up goal posts like football and try to get the Frisbee through the posts.

It is much more exciting for a young child if you play with him instead of looking at him. It’s a great time to bond and make memories and it also teaches them to be creative. If children learn that they can use things like rocks for a goal post, etc., it enhances their creativity so they don’t always feel like they have to rely on “stuff” for entertainment. The next time you go to the park, take a ball or a kite with you. They are easy to store in your bag where you already carry snacks and a first aid kit and play a few games with your toddler.

Ever wonder why we have a fireworks bonfire at night? Heard the Guy Fawkes stories but he never really knew what the story was about? Read on to discover the story behind Bonfire Night: November 5.

In 1605, a man named Guy Fawkes and some helpers tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London using 36 barrels of gunpowder in the cellar. His plan was to kill King James and his leaders because of some laws against Roman Catholics. The group of men led by Robert Catesby believed that the government was treating Roman Catholics unfairly. Catholics had to practice their religion in secret.

The group of men bought a house next to the parliament building because the basement was under the parliament building, they planned to blow up the parliament when the King opened the parliament next time. Some of the men chickened out and let the plan slip, prompting the King to make plans to stop this attack.

Of the group of men, Guy Fawkes was assigned the job of guarding the powder kegs and then lighting the fuse at the right time. On the morning of November 5, soldiers discovered Guy hiding in the basement and arrested him. He was taken to the Tower of London where he was tortured and questioned about the rest of the conspirators. He was finally executed.

To celebrate the survival of King James, he ordered the people of England to make a great bonfire every year on the night of November 5. Some of us English have been known to wonder, ironically, whether we are celebrating Fawkes’s execution or honoring his attempt to bring down the government.

In London this November 5th there is a display at Bishops Park which is open from 6:00pm, with the fireworks display between 7:30pm and 8:00pm Crystal Palace has a fireworks display which opens from 6:00 p.m., and the fireworks display is between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The Wimbledon fireworks display is open from 6:30 p.m., and the fireworks display between 6:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Whether you want to celebrate the survival of King James or honor Guy Fawkes and his conspirators trying to take down the government, there will be plenty of bonfire nights in your area. Even if you couldn’t care less about the story of the night, standing around a campfire to watch fireworks streak across the sky is a great way to spend one night a year.

The International Broad Cost of Living Index rankings are reported as of April 2010 using New York as the base city. The indices are calculated using the prices of specific amounts of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns in 13 broad categories (Basket Groups).

The cost of living studied is the cost of maintaining an expatriate standard of living. When comparing the cost of living between different locations, the goal is to calculate the difference in cost of living and express it as a cost of living index by dividing the cost of living in Location A by the cost of living in Location B.

The cost of living index reports the difference in cost of living between the 2 locations for the same items purchased. For example, an index of 140 means that the location is 40% more expensive than the comparison location. This would mean that a person moving between the two locations would need to earn 40% more to have the same standard of living as they do today.

Tokyo is, in general, the most expensive place in the world for expats. Tokyo is also the most expensive place in the world for accommodation, while it is the fourth most expensive place in the world for groceries. Brasilia has risen 9 places since October 12, 2009 to be the third most expensive place in the world to live for expats. Sydney has rocketed up the rankings to 10th place having been ranked 15th in January this year. Dubai has dropped a further 8 places after dropping 9 places in the previous quarter to drop out of the top 10 and is now in 26th place, but oddly enough it is still the most expensive place for restaurants, dining out and hotel costs.

The fastest riser is Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, which has risen 94 places from 257 to 163. The relative cost of living for expats in Gibraltar has also risen sharply, rising 94 places to 92. South Africa has seen a significant rise in cost overall living conditions due mainly to the strengthening of the Rand. Cape Town has risen 53 places to rank 193.

Alcohol and tobacco is most expensive in South Tarawa in Kiribati, followed by Moroni in the Comoros and Oslo in Norway. Clothes are most expensive in Manama, Bahrain, followed by Moscow, Russia. Education is more expensive in Caracas, Venezuela and Brasilia in Brazil. Groceries are more expensive in Kiribati. Oslo, Norway is the most expensive for transportation.

The full list of the overall international cost of living ranking for January 2010, along with the ranking from the previous quarter and the change in ranking is as follows:

April 2010 Ranking Country, City (January 2010 Ranking)[Change in Rank]

1 Japan, Tokyo (1) [0]

2 Switzerland, Geneva (2) [0]

3 Brazil, Brasilia (3) [0]

4 Switzerland, Zurich (4) [0]

5 Norway, Oslo (6) [-1]

6 Denmark, Copenhagen (7) [-1]

7 Venezuela, Caracas (8) [-1]

8 China, Hong Kong (5) [3]

9 Liechtenstein, Vaduz (9) [0]

10 Australia, Sydney (15) [-5]

11 Central African Republic, Bangui (10) [1]

12 Kiribati, South Tarawa (24) [-12]

13 New Caledonia, Noumea (13) [0]

14 Greenland, Nuuk (14) [0]

15 Germany, Munich (16) [-1]

16 France, Paris (17) [-1]

17 Solomon Islands, Honiara (20) [-3]

18 Cameroon, Douala (12) [6]

19 Bermuda, Hamilton (25) [-6]

20 Monaco, Monaco (23) [-3]

21 San Marino, San Marino (22) [-1]

22 Italy, Milan (21) [1]

23 Vanuatu, Port Vila (28) [-5]

24 Chad, N’Djamena (11) [13]

25 Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby (27) [-2]

26 United Arab Emirates, Dubai (18) [8]

27 Germany, Frankfurt (29) [-2]

28 Republic of Korea, Seoul (26) [2]

29 Gabon, Libreville (33) [-4]

30 United Kingdom, London (37) [-7]

31 Austria, Vienna (30) [1]

32 Finland, Helsinki (31) [1]

33 Italy, Rome (35) [-2]

34 Germany, Cologne (36) [-2]

35 Russia, Moscow (38) [-3]

36 Croatia, Zagreb (32) [4]

37 Australia, Melbourne (43) [-6]

38 Australia, Canberra (44) [-6]

39 Ireland, Dublin (39) [0]

40 Comoros, Moroni (42) [-2]

41 Qatar, Doha (34) [7]

42 Angola, Luanda (19) [23]

43 Isle of Man, Douglas (52) [-9]

44 Belgium, Brussels (45) [-1]

45 Netherlands, Amsterdam (50) [-5]

46 Australia, Perth (59) [-13]

47 Micronesia, Palikir (49) [-2]

48 Mali, Bamako (40) [8]

49 Germany, Hamburg (47) [2]

50 Germany, Bonn (48) [2]

51 Slovakia, Bratislava (53) [-2]

52 Cameroon, Yaounde (46) [6]

53 Taiwan, Taipei (41) [12]

54 Guernsey, St Peter Port (61) [-7]

55 Spain, Madrid (62) [-7]

56 Congo, Brazzaville (214) [-158]

57 Canada, Toronto (60) [-3]

58 Iceland, Reykjavik (64) [-6]

59 Togo, Lome (51) [8]

60 Singapore, Singapore (65) [-5]

61 Turkey, Ankara (56) [5]

62 Germany, Berlin (66) [-4]

63 US, New York NY (54) [9]

64 Nigeria, Lagos (58) [6]

65 Bahamas, Nassau (55) [10]

66 Bahrain, Manama (57) [9]

67 Tuvalu, Funafuti (72) [-5]

68 Jersey, St Helier (74) [-6]

69 United States, Boston mass (67) [2]

70 Vatican City, Vatican City (73) [-3]

71 Spain, Barcelona (76) [-5]

72 US, San Jose California (70) [2]

73 Nauru, Yaren (75) [-2]

74 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (71) [3]

75 Senegal, Dakar (80) [-5]

76 Canada, Vancouver (78) [-2]

77 USA, San Francisco California (68) [9]

78 Luxembourg, Luxembourg (79) [-1]

79 Czech Republic, Prague (69) [10]

80 Hungary, Budapest (83) [-3]

81 United Kingdom, Glasgow (89) [-8]

82 Estonia, Tallinn (82) [0]

83 Palau, Melekeok (81) [2]

84 Falkland Islands, Stanley (93) [-9]

85 Sweden, Stockholm (84) [1]

86 Australia, Brisbane (102) [-16]

87 Portugal, Lisbon (91) [-4]

88 Canada, Calgary (95) [-7]

89 Guinea-Bissau, Bissau (85) [4]

90 Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou (96) [-6]

91 Colombia, Bogota (77) [14]

92 Gibraltar, Gibraltar (186) [-94]

93 Malta, Veletta (90) [3]

94 US, Anchorage Ak (94) [0]

95 Djibouti, Djibouti (86) [9]

96 Ivory Coast, Abidjan (97) [-1]

97 United Kingdom, Birmingham (108) [-11]

98 New Zealand, Auckland (113) [-15]

99 Azerbaijan, Baku (99) [0]

100 Haiti, Port-au-Prince (92) [8]

101 US, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (103) [-2]

102 US, Los Angeles California (101) [1]

103 Andorra, Andorra la Vella (109) [-6]

104 Benin, Cotonou (104) [0]

105 UK, Leeds (117) [-12]

106 Greece, Athens (115) [-9]

107 USA, Washington DC (112) [-5]

108 Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain (100) [8]

109 Samoa, Apia (107) [2]

110 China, Beijing (121) [-11]

111 Sudan, Khartoum (130) [-19]

112 Cayman Islands, George Town (111) [1]

113 Serbia, Belgrade (106) [7]

114 Montenegro, Podgorica (128) [-14]

115 Canada, Montreal (120) [-5]

116 Lebanon, Beirut (105) [11]

117 Cape Verde, Praia (118) [-1]

118 Saint Helena, Jamestown (125) [-7]

119 USA, Baltimore Maryland (116) [3]

120 India, Mumbai (122) [-2]

121 Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome (87) [34]

122 Seychelles, Win (88) [34]

123 USA, San Diego California (119) [4]

124 Barbados, Bridgetown (129) [-5]

125 Marshall Islands, Majuro (131) [-6]

126 Israel, Jerusalem (110) [16]

127 Lithuania, Vilnius (126) [1]

128 Australia, Adelaide (145) [-17]

129 Poland, Warsaw (136) [-7]

130 Saudi Arabia, Riyadh (124) [6]

131 Zambia, Lusaka (123) [8]

132 Indonesia, Jakarta (127) [5]

133 US, Seattle Wash (133) [0]

134 Kuwait, Kuwait City (140) [-6]

135 Chile, Santiago (172) [-37]

136 China, Shanghai (173) [-37]

137 Martinique, Fort de France (139) [-2]

138 Niger, Niamey (135) [3]

139 US, Miami Florida (134) [5]

140 US, Portland Ore (138) [2]

141 USA, Chicago Ill (143) [-2]

142 Kazakhstan, Almaty (137) [5]

143 Canada, Ottawa (151) [-8]

144 Mauritius, Port Louis (144) [0]

145 Guinea, Conakry (114) [31]

146 India, New Delhi (153) [-7]

147 Latvia, Riga (148) [-1]

148 Puerto Rico, San Juan (146) [2]

149 Jordan, Amman (142) [7]

150 India, Madras (159) [-9]

151 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam (132) [19]

152 Cyprus, Nicosia (163) [-11]

153 Republic of Georgia, Tbilisi (147) [6]

154 Guam, Hagatna (152) [2]

155 Slovenia, Ljubljana (162) [-7]

156 Malawi, Lilongwe (158) [-2]

157 Ukraine, Kyiv (160) [-3]

158 Uruguay, Montevideo (176) [-18]

159 Grenada, Saint George (161) [-2]

160 Jamaica, Kingston (149) [11]

161 Botswana, Gaborone (150) [11]

162 India, Calcutta (166) [-4]

163 Turkmenistan, Ashgabat (257) [-94]

164 India, Hyderabad (171) [-7]

165 Liberia, Monrovia (154) [11]

166 Rwanda, Kigali (156) [10]

167 Maldives, Male (155) [12]

168 USA, Jacksonville Florida (164) [4]

169 United States, Cleveland Ohio (169) [0]

170 Moldova, Chisinau (167) [3]

171 Equatorial Guinea, Malabo (174) [-3]

172 USA, Tampa Florida (168) [4]

173 United States, Dallas Texas (165) [8]

174 USA, Atlanta Georgia (170) [4]

175 United States, Phoenix Arizona (177) [-2]

176 Fiji, Suva (192) [-16]

177 Sierra Leone, Freetown (141) [36]

178 US, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (181) [-3]

179 United States, Denver Colorado (175) [4]

180 Ghana, Accra (98) [82]

181 South Africa, Johannesburg (217) [-36]

182 USA, Charlotte NC (182) [0]

183 Macedonia, Skopje (183) [0]

184 USA, Detroit Michigan (195) [-11]

185 United States, Pittsburgh Penn (185) [0]

186 East Timor, Dili (178) [8]

187 Democratic Republic of Korea, Pyongyang (205) [-18]

188 Romania, Bucharest (179) [9]

189 Somalia, Mogadishu (194) [-5]

190 Mexico City, Mexico City (193) [-3]

191 US, Austin, Texas (196) [-5]

192 Algeria, Algiers (180) [12]

193 South Africa, Cape Town (246) [-53]

194 USA, Columbus Ohio (198) [-4]

195 Gambia, Banjul (184) [11]

196 Honduras, Tegucigalpa (189) [7]

197 India, Bengaluru (209) [-12]

198 Philippines, Manila (190) [8]

199 Antigua and Barbuda, St. John’s (187) [12]

200 Bulgaria, Sofia (211) [-11]

201 Afghanistan, Kabul (191) [10]

202 Syria, Damascus (203) [-1]

203 Kosovo, Pristina (206) [-3]

204 Morocco, Rabat (197) [7]

205 US, Fort Worth Texas (200) [5]

206 USA, Las Vegas Nevada (204) [2]

207 Mozambique, Maputo (157) [50]

208 Burma, Rangoon (218) [-10]

209 Iran, Tehran (188) [21]

210 South Africa, Pretoria (233) [-23]

211 Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre (201) [10]

212 Kenya, Nairobi (210) [2]

213 United States, San Antonio Texas (216) [-3]

214 Belarus, Minsk (244) [-30]

215 Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan (208) [7]

216 Egypt, Cairo (230) [-14]

217 Cuba, Havana (202) [15]

218 Namibia, Windhoek (199) [19]

219 South Africa, Durban (252) [-33]

220 Peru, Lima (207) [13]

221 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown (212) [9]

222 United States, Houston Texas (213) [9]

223 Guyana, Georgetown (221) [2]

224 Thailand, Bangkok (215) [9]

225 US, Indianapolis Ind (219) [6]

226 Vietnam, Hanoi (222) [4]

227 Dominica, Roseau (226) [1]

228 Guatemala, Guatemala City (245) [-17]

229 Albania, Tirana (223) [6]

230 Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (231) [-1]

231 USA, St. Louis MO (224) [7]

232 USA, Memphis Tennessee (229) [3]

233 Lesotho, Maseru (220) [13]

234 Costa Rica, San Jose (235) [-1]

235 Madagascar, Antananarivo (227) [8]

236 United States, El Paso Texas (228) [8]

237 Armenia, Yerevan (225) [12]

238 Eritrea, Asmara (254) [-16]

239 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa (63) [176]

240 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo (232) [8]

241 Oman, Muscat (237) [4]

242 Mauritania, Nouakchott (234) [8]

243 Belize, Belmopan (236) [7]

244 Uganda, Kampala (242) [2]

245 Panama, Panama City (240) [5]

246 El Salvador, San Salvador (239) [7]

247 Nicaragua, Managua (238) [9]

248 Burundi, Bujumbura (241) [7]

249 China, Shenzhen (253) [-4]

250 China, Wuhan (260) [-10]

251 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (247) [4]

252 Laos, Vientiane (243) [9]

253 Bangladesh, Dhaka (248) [5]

254 China, Dalian (272) [-18]

255 Tunis, Tunis (250) [5]

256 Saint Lucia, Castries (249) [7]

257 China, Macau (255) [2]

258 Swaziland, Mbabane (251) [7]

259 Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek (274) [-15]

260 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (256) [4]

261 Uzbekistan, Tashkent (275) [-14]

262 Nepal, Kathmandu (263) [-1]

263 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar (280) [-17]

264 Paraguay, Asuncion (268) [-4]

265 Tonga, Nuku’Alofa (264) [1]

266 Iraq, Baghdad (258) [8]

267 Suriname, Paramaribo (259) [8]

268 Libya, Tripoli (265) [3]

269 ​​Pakistan, Lahore (261) [8]

270 Bolivia, La Paz (262) [8]

271 Pakistan, Islamabad (266) [5]

272 China, Guangzhou (278) [-6]

273 Pakistan, Karachi (267) [6]

274 Ecuador, Quito (269) [5]

275 Cambodia, Phnom Penh (270) [5]

276 Sri Lanka, Colombo (271) [5]

277 Tajikistan, Dushanbe (273) [4]

278 Bhutan, Thimphu (276) [2]

279 Argentina, Buenos Aires (277) [2]

280 Yemen, Sana’a (279) [1]

281 China, Tianjin (281) [0]

282 Zimbabwe, Harare (282) [0]

Today’s Ruhstaller Beer represents itself as a revival of the Ruhstaller Brewery of the late 1880s, both of which have a Sacramento beer and hop heritage. But similarities continue between past and present with the strong commitment to locally sourced ingredients and quality. Today’s Ruhstaller’s has a California ingredients list that shows almost exclusively California sources. Ruhstaller Brewery of the past was also a highly regarded local ingredient brewery for several decades, beginning just after the California Gold Rush era (1849-1855) and disappearing due to Prohibition from 1920 to 1933.

Captain Frank Ruhstaller came to the United States at age 15, arriving in Sacramento in 1865. In Sacramento he began working in breweries and a few years later bought his first brewery. Upon his death in 1907, the local newspaper wrote in his obituary: “Surely no death has caused more sorrow in this city than that of Captain Frank J. Ruhstaller.” He was a beloved gentleman by all accounts.

The backstory on today’s Ruhstaller beer centers on Sacramento as it was with the original Ruhstaller brewery. Frank Ruhstaller built the largest brewery west of the Mississippi in Sacramento. That’s amazing because Sacramento, at one point, had 16 breweries in town. Much of Sacramento’s economic success was based on population growth (due to the gold rush), agriculture, large water sources, the railroad, and access to the sea. From 1870 to 1880, the Sacramento region became the hop capital of the world due to the success of quality beer. Regional hop growers even exported their hops to Europe.

An interesting fact from the time is that Adolphus Busch came to the United States in 1857. In 1861 he married the daughter of another German immigrant named Eberhard Anheuser. Mr. Anheuser had opened a small brewery in St. Louis, MO in 1857. After the Civil War, Busch went to work for his mother-in-law at the Anheuser Brewery located “west of the Mississippi.” Here’s what’s interesting: Frank Ruhstaller had built the Ruhstaller Brewery empire in Sacramento to be the largest west of the Mississippi in 1881. He pulled it off on his own.

In an era in California where agriculture was king, it was the quantity, quality and variety of hops that was amazing for the time. Sacramento would eventually become the main supplier of hops to much of the world’s and American breweries.

You could say that Ruhstaller Brewery (formerly) was one of the first premium craft breweries. They produced a steam beer 15 years before Anchor Steam was founded. According to Beer-FAQ, “Steam beer is a style of beer that originated in California during the gold rush. They are usually clear and crisp like a lager, but also full-bodied like an ale. The taste is Roasty and malty but with quite aggressive hops and carbonation.The brewing process is unique in that it uses lager yeast but brewed at warmer brewing temperatures.“

Taking the banner of the original Rruhstaller Brewery, in 2011 Ruhstaller Beer began operations. The culture of the first Ruhstaller Brewery is the foundation for today’s award-winning “Ruhstaller Beer•Sacramento.” The founder and leader of Ruhstaller Beer is Mr. JE Paino. JE, as he prefers to be called, graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor’s degree in business administration; the beer race came later. He impresses me as a down to earth person who appreciates the team approach and is totally customer focused. Like many who build companies, he is driven by the quality of his ingredients, and that quality begins with the hops, namely Sacramento hops.

JE has been methodical in creating an award-winning craft beer company brand, building on Sacramento’s rich history in beer, grains and hops. The company has invested a great deal of time and money to nurture the hop industry that remains today. Enough hops are produced from 3 local hop farms to supply Ruhstaller Beer with most of the hops they need, except for the 5% that comes from outside of California. Even the barley comes from farmers in Northern California.

JE is not shy about his belief that California offers the best environmental/terroir conditions for growing premium hops. “I’ve tried it on our own 10 acres of hops,” says Paino. As he drives west on I-80 in Dixon, CA, he can see his hop farm on the side of the road. “At Ruhstaller Beer, we believe that a great beer starts with the best ingredients. Like our founder, Captain Frank Ruhstaller, we’re partnering with California hop and barley farmers to grow the best California ingredients for our beers.

To show how serious Ruhstaller Beer is about their commitment to ingredients, they started a hop school to teach the history of Ruhstaller, the techniques needed to grow premium hops, and help consumers understand the foundation of a good beer. In fact, the class is not free, in 2019 they charged $30 per participant for 6 sessions and provided lunch and beer.

Interestingly, Sacramento was the hop capital of the world and that era is generally recognized to have started around 1850. A hop farmer from that period started a hop farm located at what is now the University of Sacramento. By 1904, that producer was supplying hops to the Guinness Brewery.

Research indicates that most people buy craft beer based on regional identity, a recommendation, a positive tasting experience, label design, and brand loyalty. If a brewery owner and employees are passionate about what they are doing, they will inherently drive quality and customer recognition. The value of quality, passion and a recognizable corporate culture that is recognizable will drive consumer brand loyalty.

To paraphrase a legendary New York City advertising genius: if it doesn’t sell, nothing else matters. Ruhstaller Beer’s marketing approach has probably had a profound impact on the brand. As just noted, Ruhstaller Beer•Sacramento is based on a historic regional name known for consistent quality, support from local producers, and an identity consumers can relate to. From faucet handles they make out of old farm implements to the stylized abstract silhouette of a man with a cigar and the name ‘Sacramento’ on their labels; they have created a brand that is easy to understand and creates affinity. Who doesn’t like the success story built on the early history of an upstart Western brewery?

In the Yolo County News Bret Johnson’s article, JE Paino (founder of Ruhstaller Beer) says about beer marketing: “You can’t just have a good story with a good name. You have to have a good beer first. When Sacramento was the -region in growth in America before Prohibition, brewers were competing on quality, not Super Bowl ads. Not gimmicks. It had to be good beer. It was supposed to be better beer.” The Ruhstaller family presented Paino with one of the original gold-rimmed glasses.

In that same interview, Paino forecast that beers made with local hops will cost an extra 50 cents per bottle. To justify the cost, it is essential that the consumer is aware of the value and purpose of quality ingredients that add aroma, flavor and mouthfeel to the quality craft beer experience.

It’s about Ruhstaller Beer•Sacramento: Yes, the name does matter. The resurrection of the iconic JE Paino name comes with best wishes from the surviving Frank Ruhstaller family. Today’s Ruhstaller beer is unique in the craft beer industry because of its history. This craft beer brand has roots dating back to 1881 in its humble beginnings. The history of Ruhstaller Beer today is the documented history of Frank Ruhstaller, the history of Sacramento as the beer capital of the western half of the US, the history of ingredient sourcing, and a deep history of corporate culture. We can always learn from the masters of old. Mr. JE Paino adds to the Ruhstaller legacy/story by adding a deep understanding of building brand loyalty over true quality.

History can make a good beer!

There are plenty of cool destinations to travel to, but if you have better things to do than work on your abs and tan 7 days a week (like keep your blog up to date, obsess over your web stats, play World of Warcraft, etc.), then those hot spots could leave you feeling very cold when you step off the plane and into a real-world episode.

If you’re single, part of the appeal of going on vacation is hooking up with an awesome foreigner for fun times and maybe even a little instant messaging once you get back home. But let’s be realistic; If you think you’re going to fly to Brazil or Hawaii and stand out from the masses of hard, tanned bodies, you’re really lowering your chances of a perfect vacation.

I don’t know about you, but I prefer to go on vacation to have a great time, than not to come back with complexes. Also, I don’t want sand getting in my laptop and I’m absolutely certain I won’t go a week without my G5. There are places in the world where a geek can go and have a good time, enjoy the company of like-minded people, and even have a decent conversation with a smart and attractive partner.

Amsterdam: If you haven’t been to Amsterdam, go there as soon as possible. The fact that almost everything is legal there isn’t what’s so great, it’s the fact that because it is, everyone is down to earth and open. Many of the coffee shops have high-speed internet access, and unlike Starbucks, people talk to other people, so there’s a good chance you’ll meet new and interesting people on your travels. Also, it rains a lot there, so no one expects you to have a Coppertone body.

Queensday is a great time to go to Amsterdam if you are looking for a festive party where you will have the chance to meet lots of fun loving people. The party begins on April 30 and does not end until the following night. Another good time to go is during the 3-week Holland Festival between May 29 and June 24. Prepare to be knee-deep in culture, visual arts, theater, and everything with an avant-garde twist.

Sweden: Yes, Sweden. Although you may not have heard much about Sweden, this small country is a geek’s paradise. The 2005 book “Flight of the Creative Class” states that “Sweden is the most creative country in Europe and is positioned to attract the best talent in the important and emerging creative class, defined as scientists, designers, writers, IT nerds and other working brains”.

Not only that, but a lot of great music comes out of Sweden: progressive music, punk, death metal and all kinds of emerging bands. There are even quite a few nude beaches in Sweden, and next door in Denmark, skinny-dipping is accepted almost everywhere.

Ireland: Just about every RPG geek, nerd, and obsessive has harbored some sort of affinity for Irish lore at one point or another. It’s not going to be the reincarnation of Middle-earth, but when you get there, you won’t be disappointed.

Definitely go there for the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day festivities if possible, which falls between March 15-19. When 1.5 million people are out on the streets partying to Celtic beats and drinking beer, it’s bound to be a good time. Then in June there’s the Dublin Writers’ Festival and soon after that the Dublin Pub Crawl, where you can tour Dublin’s central pubs with literary connections with a group of beer-drinking literary fanatics.

If you’re like me and you like vacations where you get to experience some culture, festivities, and actually get to meet some really cool people, check out these geek-friendly spots. Instead of paying online for your European hotels, go to a place like EuroBookings where you don’t actually pay first, but instead book the best price online; That way, if rates drop between now and your stay, you’ll have more money to spend on pints, coffee, and good food.

Welcome to the commercial center of India: Mumbai, a city that never sleeps. Business flourishes here with the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange, the Reserve Bank of India and large corporate headquarters operating day and night. Set on the seven islands that were later joined as a result of the city’s renewal, the booming city has one of the most expensive real estate deals.

Large skyscrapers loom on one side while 60 percent of the population lives in slums on the other. Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi, home to 800,000 people in Mumbai. At 10 meters above sea level, Mumbai has six major lakes, along with the Bhatsa Dam, which supply the city with water. The best places to catch a glimpse of the Arabian Sea are Juhu and Chowpatti beaches. You’ll experience a true taste of India there, from traditional Indian dishes like Bhelpuri, to a variety of demographics like yoga practitioners showing off their supple bodies.

The main historical sites in Mumbai are the Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves. The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO heritage site, were formed in 600 AD Every year the spectacular Elephanta Festival with dance and music is held. The Gateway of India is located on the waterfront in South Mumbai and was once the entrance for people coming to India through Mumbai.

For those looking to enjoy the water, but not the sea, then Essel World is the place. There you’ll find an international-style water theme park complete with rides, roller coasters, and adventure themes. You can also take a trip through the six-lane Marine Drive around Mumbai’s natural bay. Haji Ali, a spiritual wonder that attracts people of all faiths, is located on the coast of Worli, in South Mumbai. Animal and bird lovers can visit the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, filled with beautiful wildlife and flora. The park is also home to the 2,400-year-old Kanheri Caves, carved out of rock and stone. If you want to experience a beautiful sunset away from the noise of the city, go to the terraced gardens called the Hanging Gardens.

Hindi movies, famous all over the world for their romantic stories, are made in Bollywood, also known as Film City, which is located near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. You can go there and find live footage of Hindi movies. Mumbai is also famous for its Ganesh Festival and the renowned Siddhi Vinayak Temple, where worshipers come to pray. Other places of interest include the Dhobi Ghat, the Flora Fountain, the Jehangir Art Gallery, the Nehru Center, the Taj Mahal Hotel where you can also stay, the Worli Fishing Village and Lake Vihar. Lonavala, also called Khandala, is 106 km from the International Airport and is by far the most romantic place in the area.

Traveling is not easy in Mumbai as it is densely populated. The buses are always overcrowded and the roads congested. Railways are the best option for most Mumbaikars as they are frequent and uninterrupted. Ferries are also a viable source of transportation across the sea. The metro is currently under construction and is planned to be an underground option that will be faster than all other transportation sources. Although not an exhaustive list, some of the top hotels for tourists include the Ramada Plaza Palm Grove, The Retreat, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, and the Godwin Hotel.

Fort Wayne is one of the liveliest cities in the state of Indiana. The city is famous for its high standard of living and its wide variety of activities and places that make it one of the most impressive places in the country. sought after destinations and people love to visit this city to live, work or play.

Fort Wayne enjoys the status of being the county seat of Allen County. With a population of around 251,591, the city ranks 73rd among the largest cities in the country. It is known as the second largest city in the state of Indiana after Indianapolis for its excellent lifestyle. and work environment. The city was incorporated on February 22, 1840.

Most of the city’s economy relies on the manufacturing, education, insurance, and health sectors. This city earned the prestigious All-America City Award for the years 1982, 1998 and 2009. This award has been given by the National Civic League annually to identify and address community-wide challenges with unusual results.

Downtown Fort Wayne is packed with a variety of historically and artistically significant venues known for their quality arts venues, museums and festivals. It also offers some of the standout attractions in the form of talking trees and the perfect steak. .

The atmosphere of the city is very rejuvenating and refreshing with four distinct seasons.

The entire city is packed with a variety of exciting attractions such as the old Fort Wayne City Hall Building, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Science Central along with the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and many more to add to the list.

The old Fort Wayne City Hall building is one of the historically significant buildings that now serves as a museum and is often referred to as the History Center. This wonderful structured building was built in the year 1893 and served as the city hall until 1971. The building now houses over twenty-three thousand artifacts that are kept there for permanent display.

The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is one of the city’s most prominent attractions and is conveniently located in the heart of the city. This magnificent garden was founded by Helene Foellinger and Bill Sowers. The garden opened its doors to the public in the year 1983 and since then it has become a favorite place for the locals.

The garden is home to three other indoor gardens displaying around 1,200 plants of different species. This garden is also a privileged place that organizes programs and special events throughout the year.

The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is another must-see attraction in the city, home to big games and big names in sports and entertainment, capable of holding around 8,000 spectators for a hockey game or more than 10,000 for basketball.

The nearby floor of the coliseum shows an anchor from the World War II battleship USS Indiana. This place is also known for hosting some of the biggest events in Northeast Indiana.

Puerto Rico is considered by some as the best island in the Caribbean and by others as the best destination for weddings. The island offers a wide variety of recreational options ranging from coastal spots and ocean activities to inland adventures that lie beyond its shores. Explore the beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico, hundreds of years of history, four different cultures and, above all, friendly and good-spirited people who leave a mark on the hearts of all who visit.

Distinctive Municipalities

With 78 distinctive municipalities, virtually any type of special interest can be found in Puerto Rico. From hiking in a forest or exploring a cave, to fine cuisine, lively nightlife and exciting casinos, to romantic walks on a moonlit beach. Renting a car allows you to discover small towns, fishing villages and an incredible variety of cultural activities; to an island getaway with a stay at a Parador – Puerto Rico has it all too, including perfect settings for weddings and honeymoons, and spectacular meeting spaces. The Puerto Rico Convention Center is the largest facility of its kind in the Caribbean.

six regions

The island is divided into six regions, each with its own unique characteristics and attractions.

metro san juan

Greater San Juan is one of the top 25 North American metropolitan areas packed with big city business, culture and entertainment. However, the cobblestone streets take visitors back in time 500 years. The massive fortifications of San Juan have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a seven-block museum, but it also contains lively neighborhoods, with plenty of places to party, dine, shop, and stay.

North “Atlantic Gate”

Full of historical sites, beaches, lagoons, lakes, caves and forests. In the heart of the fourth oldest city on the island, Arecibo, founded in 1616. This region is home to the famous Parque de las Cuevas del Río Camuy, the Arecibo Observatory and Barceloneta Outlets.

Poniente “Gate of the Sun”

Visitors can explore 17 small towns; discover some of the best surfing areas and beaches in the world, excellent seafood, coastal forests and unique coffee and sugar farms, numerous regional festivities, and several golf courses and marinas. Aquadilla’s major secondary airport (BQN) is located here with direct air service from the United States, serving major eastern cities such as New York, Newark, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale year-round.

South “Porta Caribe”

Twelve towns with beautiful beaches and enchanted forests, freshwater lakes for fishing, golf courses, fishing villages, carnival-style festivities and stately Victorian-style homes in the most important city in the area, Ponce. Flights from Orlando and New York are available year-round to Ponce Airport (PSE).

Central “Porta Cordillera”

This is a major agricultural area with unique mountainous terrain, world famous for its coffee and noted for its outdoor adventure opportunities and numerous natural attractions, including its beautiful waterfalls. The area is also rich in archeological sites, annual festivals, and shopping opportunities for unusual items from prominent local artists.

East

There are fantastic beaches, golf courses, nature reserves, impressive underwater reefs and small keys. This area features the picturesque offshore islands of Vieques and Culebra. Vieques was named among the top 10 islands in the Caribbean and Flamenco Beach on Culebra was voted among the best beaches in the world in 2014 by the Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Hotels and Resorts

There are a number of spectacular beach resorts to a wide variety of value-packed beach or beach hotels, in the mountains, towns and villages, near historic sites and nature reserves, as well as at or near airports. .

Small hotels, inns, and guest houses (many of which offer bed and breakfast) can be found in the metropolitan area and throughout the island, along with a number of eco-lodges. These are family-oriented inns with ocean views, a Mediterranean-style boutique hotel in a restored Spanish villa, small European-style bed-and-breakfasts just steps from the beach, a hillside villa with a view panoramic view of the forest, service facilities with swimming pools and direct access to the beach, a restored 16th century convent in the heart of Old San Juan, an old grand house from a Spanish sugar plantation, one and two bedroom villas located in 40 acres of nature preserves – the options are endless.

Inns of Puerto Rico

Now let’s forget these little gems. Best known for its affordable rates and quaint, secluded locations, each of its 15 country inns offers a convenient launching point for up-close exploration outside of the San Juan metropolitan area.

Paradors range from century-old haciendas to small estates in local fishing villages. Very often, the Parador’s restaurant is also part of the Mesones Gastronómicos program that designates restaurants that offer genuine Puerto Rican cuisine with the highest level of quality, high standards and the best local dishes at reasonable prices.

As you drive around the island, you often see the Parador symbol. The word Parador in the property name is reserved for properties that meet and maintain the standards required for this program.

There is much more to learn about Puerto Rico. If you liked this information and want more, contact me and I would love to help you.