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5 Guitar Songs For Beginners
Guitar songs for beginners need to have two qualities: They must be easy to play and sound great.
Even though the internet is filled with guitar tabs and YouTube videos it can be difficult to find easy guitar songs for beginners, so we made you a list. 🙂
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5 cool guitar songs for beginners that develop your chord accuracy.
6 strumming patterns that will enhance your musicality and rhythm
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It's strangely hard to find good guitar songs for beginners online, so we made a list of 5 tracks that we often use with our students.
Here's what we came up with…
1) 'Songbird' by Oasis
'Songbird' was the fourth single from Oasis's album 'Heathen Chemistry' and was the first single written by Liam Gallagher. It's a sweet acoustic track.
Check it out. The video is terrible, so just focus on the music! (The music starts at 39 seconds.)
This is one of the best guitar songs for beginners because A) it's easy and B) it really helps to develop your strumming ability.
This song only has two chords and sounds great an acoustic guitar. To play 'Songbird' we only need G6 and Em7:
If you don't understand these chord diagrams read this: How To Read Chordboxes In 60 Seconds
To change between G6 and Em7, all we need to do is lift that middle finger off. Dead easy!
If you want to fill this out a little bit more you should play Em, instead of Em7. This makes it a little bit harder, but I think it makes it sound a lot better.
So for the easiest possible option, go with the Em7 chord shown above.
To make it sound fuller use Em instead of the Em7. The chord of Em looks like this:
The intro to this song is two bars of G6:
G6 | |
After that it's basically four bars of G6 followed by four bars Em7 in a repeating pattern.
G6 | | | |
Em7 | | | |
'Songbird' is a short and sweet song, not much longer than two minutes and has a very consistent feel. No complicated time changes or anything like that. Just a nice, simple repeating chord pattern.
So how do we strum 'Songbird'?
The best approach is to pluck the bass note (the sixth string) first and then strum the whole chord down then back up.
For a clearer explanation of how to strum 'Songbird', watch this video from Andy:
When I play this song along with the record, I tend to follow the tambourine as it's quite prominent in the mix and seems to keep the beat nicely for a matching guitar strum.
The G6 and the Em7 are both quite forgiving chords as they use all six strings, so we can get away with strumming them quite freely, however this song has quite a tight strumming feel, so keep the pace up!
Guitar songs for beginners need to be easy and fun, but we also want them to challenge you and improve you. This track fits the bill, particularly with regard to rhythmic strumming.
A few other points on this track…
While it can be an advantage to have a lot of bars of the same chord as it means we're not constantly changing from this chord to that chord, the negative side of that is it can be a bit easy to forget which bar we're on and lose our place.
It's important with songs like this to concentrate to ensure we play the right number of bars for each chord.
One way to be sure of this is to count the beats as you play, but some people find that approach a bit too 'robotic'.
Singing along will help, and tapping your foot to the beat is a fantastic way to 'ground' yourself in the timing of the track.
When playing along, make sure you can hear both your guitar and the record in equal measure.
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2) 'Born In The USA' by Bruce Springsteen
This is probably the most famous song by 'The Boss'. It's the opening track from his 1984 album of the same name and it's fun to play on both electric and acoustic guitar.
This is one of my favourite guitar songs for beginners because it's so simple.
Why is this one of the easiest guitar songs for beginners?
It only has two chords! The chords for this song are Asus2 and Dsus2.
How to play this track…
If you have a capo, put it on on the second fret of your guitar so you'll be in tune with the record. (If you don't have a capo, don't worry about it. Just play these chords without the capo.)
The great thing about these chords is they only use two fingers each and it's quick and easy to change between the two.
When switching between these two chords, I like to use the first two fingers (index and middle) for the Asus2 and the second two fingers (middle and ring) for the Dsus2. That way, the middle finger can stay where it is for both chords.
When changing to the Dsus2, think: "Index finger off, ring finger on."
When chaning back to the Asus2, think: "Ring finger off, index finger on."
Basically, the sequence is four bars of Asus2 and four bars of Dsus2 repeating throughout the entire song.
Asus2 | | | |
Dsus2 | | | |
How do we strum it?
There's a few ways we could approach it. Watch this video for some suggestions:
Guitar songs for beginners need to be easy to strum and you'll note that I recommended starting off with quite sparse strumming, building up to more 'filled out' strumming.
(If you listen to the song, that's kind of what happens. You have quite a sparse intro and then everything kicks in.)
These strumming suggestions are of course just that: Suggestions. Don't be afraid to do your own thing with the strumming once you get into it. So long as we're in time and have the right feel, we're good.
When you're exploring guitar songs for beginners it's important you try to put your own stamp on things. As a musician you have total freedom to interpret songs how you want. Explore this! 🙂
Check this article out: How To Strum A Guitar With Rhythm & Musicality
More tips for this track
I find a good way to keep my place when playing this song is to sing along as I play. If a certain chord change happens on a certain word of the song, then the words can serve as useful markers for us.
Don't be shy about singing along, even if you don't have the best voice in the world. Even if someone else is going to be doing the singing when you take this song to an open mic night or a jam in someone's living room. We're just singing here to keep our place and know where we're up to in the song.
If you find that singing puts you off, try counting the beats and bars instead. It's a bit more of a mechanical way to do things, but some people prefer it.
Once you get the hang of the chord changes, have a go playing along with the recording. This is one of the best ways to ensure that you're playing in time.
When playing along, make sure you can hear both your guitar and the recording in equal measure. If one drowns out the other, it defeats the object and becomes difficult to hear that you're in time and in sync.
Don't forget about that capo
Remember, if a bass player (or any other musician) want to play along with you and asks you what the chords are, don't forget that you have a capo on the second fret. A capo raises the key of your guitar so you need to tell them the chords are Bsus2 and Esus2.
To learn more about why capos are such useful tools for guitar beginners read this article: How To Use A Capo
3) 'A Horse With No Name' by America
This classic folk rock song from 1972 is another two-chord job, which makes it one of the easiest guitar songs for beginners.
If you're a bit too young to remember the '70s and are wondering where you know this one from, it's been featured in a few popular TV shows such as The Simpsons and Breaking Bad and the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto.
Top Tip: Some of the worst guitar songs for beginners are things like 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'Happy Birthday'. If your guitar teacher tries to teach you these songs, fire them immediately…!
The two chords we need here are Em7 and D6/9
Don't be put off by weird-looking chord names like D6/9. Like the Em7, it only takes one finger to play it… and you get to impress everyone you know by telling them that you can play a "D6/9"!
So whereas we get an Em7 by pressing down the A string at the second fret, we get a D6/9 by pressing down the G string at the second fret.
Remember with the D6/9, try to just strum the four thinnest strings. Avoid playing the low E and the A strings. (The 6th and 5th strings.)
So basically, we can play this entire song using just one finger!
The sequence is one bar of each chord in a repeating pattern.
Em7 | D6/9 |
Unlike our previous two songs, this one has a shuffle feel. In layman's terms, this means that our up-strums come a bit later than they would in a straight time feel.
Watch this video for a clearer understanding of how to strum 'A Horse With No Name'.
As with 'Born In The USA', don't be afraid to do your own thing with the strumming once you get into it.
The aim is not to copy the record strum for strum, but rather to play in time with the right feel.
As with all the songs on this list, take your time getting comfortable with both the chord shapes and the strumming.
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4) 'Sons & Daughters' by The Decemberists
This song is the closing track off The Decemberists' fourth album, 'The Crane Wife', released in 2006. Give it a listen:
Like 'A Horse With No Name' you may recognise it from the soundtrack of a few popular TV shows such as The River and The Office.
This song also has something of a folky shuffle feel to it and uses two chords. Dsus2 and G.
Now, we have a choice here as to what G we use. We could use the same G6 shape we've used in some of the previous examples, but I reckon it's quicker to go for our high up sounding G as it uses just one finger and is a lot closer to the Dsus2.
Also, because this song has a lot of up-strums, it's best if the focus is on the higher strings (the thinnest ones).
Check this article out for more help: How To Miss Some Strings Out While Strumming
'Sons & Daughters' has one bar of each chord in a repeating pattern.
Dsus2 | G |
Lets have a go at strumming it…
Watch this video to see how to strum the track:
This is one of the harder guitar songs for beginners here. Notice how you need to add some deadening to create that syncopated feel? We get that by releasing our grip on the chords, just for a moment.
We don't remove our hand from the fretboard, we just relax the pressure on the strings.
This kills the notes immediately and we can use this to create rhythm.
Deadening is an intermediate technique (so you'll find it hard), but give it a try, it's great fun.
Final tips for this track
A few final pointers for this one:
While I do suggest playing these songs along with the record, at the same time, I'd also suggest getting comfortable with the chords and the strumming pattern first.
If you're struggling at all with the rhythm of this song, slow it right down for yourself to begin with. This is harder than the other songs here, so don't sweat it if you find it tough at first!
Remember, just because these songs are easy doesn't mean they don't take practise and patience. Take your time with them. Even the easiest guitar songs for beginners take concentration and focus to perfect.
5) 'Stand By Me' by Ben E King
The next song we're going to look at is "Stand By Me" by Ben E King. This is another of my favourite guitar songs for beginners. A genuine classic.
This song was first released in 1960 and is one my favourite guitar songs for beginners for four reasons:
It includes the four most-useful chords for a beginner guitarist to know.
You can use a wide range of strumming patterns which helps you improve your rhythmic ability.
The chords stay the same all the way through, so once you master the changes you can focus 100% on your strumming.
This is a classic song that most people like. (So it's a brilliant song to add to your repertoire.)
'Stand By Me' chords
The chords are: G, Em, C and D.
We will play the easier versions of those 4 chords: G6, Em, Cmaj7 and Dsus.
How to play 'Stand By Me'
Strum each chord once, IN TIME, before attempting full strums. Get used to the chord changes. This helps embed good muscle memory.
It should sound like this:
https://nationalguitaracademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Stand-By-Me.mp3
Check out this video from Jack that explains the strumming pattern:
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I'm (finally) working on the new theme. It's obviously a work-in-progress, so just appreciate the effort for now.
I'm starting with the default WordPress theme by Michael Heilemann. I'm not going to lie: I really dislike this particular theme.
The look, though bland, is fine. What bothers me is how disorganized and really horrid some of the code is, in particular the CSS. The text is realigned several times (center, no left, no center! Ah, you said center! But I meant left. Well… very well, we are Church of… Sorry, off to see Izzard in a few weeks). Everything is done in pixels, except randomly things are in ems or percents. Many things are changed from defaults only to be changed back later.
In general, the idea of cascading seems to have been missed.
I wonder, how much of this is one person (Mr. Heilemann) and how much is hacks by committee. There is a definite feeling of "too many chefs" here.
And yet, here I am, using it anyway. As I work through my changes I'm doing a bit of Spring Cleaning, aptly enough in Spring, but it slows down the process.
Mad props to Firebug, and its brilliant style inspector which shows you not only computed styles, but the whole CSS ancestry of any element.


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On January 2, 2022 By wordsncoffeeIn Coffee, Spokane Coeur d'Alene LivingLeave a comment
Originally published in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living, January 2022
By Kate Vanskike
Dorian Karahalios and Aimee Clark
Creative Minds Unite
Late-night brews, literature and more
What's a coffee-loving entrepreneur to do when he or she doesn't want the responsibility (or the investment) of a fully independent java joint? Pop-up coffee shops are one possibility gaining popularity in many cities, offering flexibility in location and duration while an entrepreneur dabbles in the business.
It was the perfect option for Dorian Karahalios and Aimee Clark, artists who met at Spokane Print and Publishing Center where Aimee works with a variety of paper mediums and Dorian teaches bookbinding and digital publication workshops. They shared a dream of opening a place where coffee and creative minds would come together for connection, fueling java junkies and muses alike, at night.
Their artistic energies in motion, the pair searched for a place where people could hang out to write or sketch. Everything in Spokane (except the bars) closed too early, they thought. And longtime Spokanites they asked recalled places like Mercury and Java Junky's that haven't been open for years.
"We're all old millennials who just want a quiet place to go out to at night that doesn't serve alcohol," said Dorian. "We felt like the revival of Spokane's late-night coffee scene was long overdue and thought we'd take a crack at jump starting it ourselves."
During the pandemic, Dorian had frequented the Twenty-Seventh Heaven Bakeshop on Grand Blvd – an inconspicuous shop in an angular building that also houses a tattoo parlor and barbershop. When he shared his pop-up musings with Lydia Cowles, the bakery's owner, she offered her space, which she wasn't using in the evenings anyway.
"Who was I to turn down the stars aligning like that?" Dorian said.
Now presenting … Lunarium.
Not your standard coffee bar
If a simple cup of quality coffee suits your evening vibe, Lunarium will fit the bill nicely. There are no espresso machines or walls lined with syrups. There are two options: French press with a selection from local Roast House, or a 100% peaberry robusta from Nguyen Coffee, which Dorian selected after hearing a podcast about Vietnamese farmers and myths surrounding robusta, the lesser-known sister to Arabica coffee. You can also order tea by the pot or Chinese tea, both in a variety of flavors, or a craft soda like peach cardamom.
The selection of Roast House came naturally as it was one of the first places Dorian visited when he first moved to Spokane. "It was a nice dose of community that I seriously needed after leaving my hometown for the first time."
As for the tea, Dorian said, "We're constantly expanding our selection with things I haven't seen in Spokane yet."
Savory treats and delectable morsels – edible and audible
With a baker's kitchen onsite, Lunarium's opening menu offers a glimpse at what is sure to be a diverse collection of options representing Dorian's and Aimee's own journeys. Aimee spent much of her life exploring the sights, sounds, and tastes of France. Arizona native Dorian celebrates his Greek and Chinese heritages and the culinary delights of Tucson.
"My home cooking has always been focused on savory dishes and baked goods are Aimee's jam (pun intended)," said Dorian. He says her scones have the perfect texture, and they pair beautifully with freshly whipped cream and homemade jam.
They proudly offer vegan and dairy-free options, including a sweetened condensed coconut cream for the Vietnamese coffees.
A few highlights:
kimchi avocado toast with sweet miso on four-seed bread made by Twenty-Seventh Heaven Bakeshop
grilled cheese with tomato-basil paste
frangipane – an almond-filled pastry served with cream
"Plateaux Gourmands" (French for gourmet platters) includes a pot of coffee or tea and a rotating trio of sweets you've not seen at any other local bakery
But simply listing menu items doesn't do justice to the playful, mysterious literary gifts that accompany them on Lunarium's Instagram posts. Take, for example, this caption of a star-shaped shortbread cookie:
"To capture the cosmic forces that dance among starlight, said The Magician, you must first begin with flour and butter. A pinch of desire, a dash of salt, the sweetness of a life well lived. And then, they said with a smile, you must release the mixture into the universe, lest you overwork the dough. The words echoed off the walls of The Lunarium, its patrons entranced. With a wave of their hand, The Magician's empty cup exploded in light, the vibrant colors swirling and condensing to a single, celestial point."
That was crafted by Dorian, who graduated with Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Eastern Washington University. It's a sampling of the microfiction vignettes he's creating around a "parallel-ish universe coffee lounge called The Lunarium, which might be dipping into magical realism or fabulism at some point."
Aimee and Dorian hope to gather any artists who prefer a late-night setting for a variety of expression, including knitters and stitchers. They want you to find their shop "unique and full of surprises, but still cozy, comfortable, and safe."
"We want customers to be able to leave their cares at the door and be able to breathe a sigh of relief," Dorian said.
So grab your journal, sketchpad, or yarn, and head to 1220 S. Grand Blvd, 5 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday.
Favorite Drinks
Aimee: a good cold brew with a splash of coconut milk, or an Ethiopian coffee for its fruitiness
Dorian: iced Vietnamese coffee, a hemp milk latte or a French press roast with chocolate flavors
Follow: @lunarium.spokane on Instagram
Visit: 1220 S. Grand Blvd.
On November 27, 2021 January 4, 2022 By wordsncoffeeIn Coffee, Spokane Coeur d'Alene LivingLeave a comment
Originally published in Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Living, Dec. 2021
You've made your list and checked it twice, and still wondering what to give an aunt, coworker, or neighbor. Grabbing a Starbucks gift card from the grocery check-out line may be more convenient, but you did you that last year, and you want something with a personal touch for the coffee lovers in your life. Here are some ideas:
Shown here: stainless steel pour over filter, frother, Bialetti Moka Pot. (All are available at World Market if you can't find at a local business.)
For the latte-obsessed
A battery-operated frother. Trying to make a little latte art at home is fun, and a small frother will fit nicely in a stocking. $10-15
For the environmentally conscious
Say goodbye to paper cone filters and hello to the reusable stainless steel pour over filter. $10-$12
For the at-home espresso tinkerer
Bialetti Moka Pot. This traditional Italian stove-top espresso maker is easy to use, and produces more quantity than a standard espresso shot machine. $30-40
GSI French press, Oxo burr grinder
For the outdoor adventurer
GSI Outdoors is a home-grown Spokane manufacturer of a full line of coffee products for the hiker/backpacker/camper in your life. The Javapress (French press for the outdoors), and the pourover system are both are lightweight and easy to use. GSI products are available at a number of regional outfitters. $25-50
For the coffee smeller
Oxo burr coffee grinder. Opening a bag of coffee and taking deep breaths to inhale the aroma is a sure sign that this person wants freshly ground beans every day. A good grinder is essential. $60 and up
For the mail carrier, dog groomer, babysitter, and teacher
Gift cards are great – especially when they support a local business that's fueling our community. For your consider one of these regional shops:
Sandpoint/Coeur d'Alene: Evans Bros. Coffee
Cheney: West Plains Coffee Roasters
Spokane Valley & Northside: Ladder Coffee & Toast
Downtown: 1st Avenue Coffee
Kendall Yards: Indaba Coffee
Logan Neighborhood: Arctos Coffee
Want a stocking stuffer instead?
Many local coffee roasters now sell single-serve instant coffee for an easy way to enjoy a favorite blend on the go.
If you're able to pick up your purchases in person rather than buying online and worrying about shipping delays, you can find all of the above gifts at stores in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.
May your holiday celebrations bring you joy, and may your coffee cupboard overflow with possibilities.
On November 2, 2021 January 4, 2022 By wordsncoffeeIn Coffee, Spokane Coeur d'Alene LivingLeave a comment
Originally published in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living, Nov. 2021
In short time, Spokane's coffee scene has grown from a small number of sit-inside coffee shops, to a couple hundred drive-through java joints, and back to the development of more community-based coffee house environments. The newest trend? Mobile coffee services catering to special gatherings.
You've likely seen the white Have Beans Will Travel trailer, often at city parks, luring soccer parents at cold Saturday matches, or serving up warmth at a local pumpkin patch. But as more celebrations like weddings and reunions commence after a long pandemic-inspired hiatus, new mobile units are upping the creativity factor for catering coffee.
Two newer-to-Spokane options are The Coffee Cart and Surge Coffee.
Valentina Kozak and Evelina Goyko are sisters from Sacramento who have loved Spokane since moving here in 2007. Both are surgical assistants, but they hope someday to enjoy serving coffee as a fulltime gig.
"We love serving people and we love, love coffee," said Valentina.
She says the pair attended a couple of weddings that featured mobile espresso bars and since they hadn't seen such a service in Spokane, decided to create one. One of their earliest set-ups at a small wedding near a tiny chapel-esque facility on Green Bluff matched the venue with niche perfection. But they aren't limiting themselves to nuptials.
"We love seeing people gather together to celebrate special occasions, whether weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, or other events," said Evelina.
They're proudly serving up the popular 509 blend from Ladder Coffee Roasters.
Another recent addition to the Inland Northwest scene is a bright royal blue vintage van named Genevieve – a '69 HY Citroën van with a '99 VW Passat turbo engine and a friendly full menu of espresso drinks.
Genevieve and her owners, Bruce and Keri Munholand, make up Surge Coffee. The Munholands, who are newcomers to Spokane from St. Louis, put action behind their slogan, "Good Coffee Doing Good."
"It's our reason for being," said Keri.
The couple gives a portion of its sales and 100% of tips to charity. They have supported causes such as human trafficking awareness, childhood cancer treatment, disaster relief, youth arts, and refugee support.
That's how Genevieve got her name: She's the patron saint of Paris, known for her charity, bravery, and impact.
In its first few months in the Inland Empire, Surge Coffee has been at Spokane Valley Farmers Market, and at various schools. Look for them in Riverfront Park's north bank on most Fridays through November.
Keri says they chose to serve Indaba Coffee Roasters "because it has a flavorful yet mellow roast with all the nuances of the beans, but more importantly, because they have a similar mission to us – giving to the community."
Follow both of these unique newcomers to the Spokane coffee scene via Instagram: @thecoffeecartspokane and @surgecoffeeco.
Eastward & Upward: Ladder Coffee
On September 28, 2021 January 4, 2022 By wordsncoffeeIn Coffee, Spokane Coeur d'Alene LivingLeave a comment
Originally published in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine's, "For the Love of Coffee" – Oct. 2021
Downtown, 1516 W. Riverside
Ladder Coffee Roasters won my heart as soon as it opened a Spokane Valley location. I've lived in valley communities for 16 of my 23 years in the Inland Northwest, and while I understand "the valley" may lack the charm of some other neighborhoods, more businesses and residents would do well to embrace opportunity in the oft-avoided easterly side of our city. (Free and easy parking, anyone?)
But that isn't what this column is for, so let's get down to coffee.
Aaron Rivkin opened his first Ladder location downtown on the edge of Browne's Addition, in a 1904 apartment building begging for new life. Its chic, modern space fits the bill for what Aaron says he wanted to be a "living room" atmosphere. With bright walls, ample windows, and plants draped across shelves, it does possess an inviting vibe. The smell of bread in the bakery across the hall helps to add a feeling of home.
Barely after opening the first shop, a second and unique opportunity arose. As Spokane Federal Credit Union began its rebranding as Canopy, it sought to reach a younger population of banking customers. Inspired by the example of Capital One Cafes, Canopy and Ladder created a mutually beneficial relationship in a shared facility. The East Sprague location in the Valley opened at the unfortunate timing of pandemic restrictions, but eastside residents (at least my husband and I) vowed to keep them going. This fall, Canopy and Ladder opened another location, this time on the Northside.
One might think that the atmosphere of a coffee shop connected to a financial institution could be rather cold or corporate. While the comfy couches and bright colors of the downtown Ladder shop give way to more formal black and white designs in the Canopy business setting, the friendly environment on any given day could include a gathering of moms with young children, or a mild-mannered service animal resting by a student typing away on a laptop. In other words: A pretty standard coffee shop ambiance.
The valley location with Canopy Credit Union, 13105 E. Sprague; my Okie sister visiting to celebrate our mom's birthday.
Ladder's new headquarters and primary roasting and training facility fall somewhere in the middle of those spots, taking over the former Vessel Coffee shop on North Monroe.
As for the coffee itself, Aaron partners with Onyx Coffee, which specifically supports economic development in Guatemala, and Red Fox Coffee Merchants, known for its quality sourcing from throughout the coffee belt in Central and South America and Africa. Aaron says Ladder shops offer two types of roasts – the "approachable" 509 seasonals and the Expo 74 blend, and what he calls the "wild" options for those with more adventurous palates.
Extending Further
Aaron intends for Ladder to keep climbing, expanding beyond Spokane and into the larger markets of Seattle, L.A., and his hometown of Phoenix. The brand is already experiencing wide exposure through nationwide distribution of its canned cold brew – available in original, single origin, and nitro. In Spokane, pick it up at My Fresh Basket.
Let's Talk Food
Every coffee joint has the standard bakery fare, but at Ladder, you can also indulge in some pretty amazing breakfast options. The classic avocado toast option is a strong contender, but if you want something different, try the waffles, available in sweet or savory selections.
While my heart's still in the valley, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention a visit to the Browne's Addition location may score you extra points with your partner or friends. The bakery across the hall – Rind and Wheat – will have something special to take home. Grab a baguette or focaccia, and ask the turophile (cheese connoisseur) for details on the many European cheeses available.
Great coffee, fresh bread, and amazing cheese in one place? Trifecta.
Spokane Locations
Downtown/Browne's Addition – 1516 W. Riverside
Valley – 13105 E. Sprague (with Canopy)
Northside – 1212 W. Francis (with Canopy)
Monroe – 2823 N. Monroe
Have a favorite Inland Northwest coffee company or topic you'd like to see in this column? I'm all ears. Drop me a line.
On August 31, 2021 September 28, 2021 By wordsncoffeeIn Coffee, Spokane Coeur d'Alene LivingLeave a comment
Coffee connections around the globe
A company whose name includes "brothers" is obviously about family. But for Rick and Randy of Evans Brothers Coffee – Sandpoint's most popular coffee joint – that bond extends beyond themselves and all the way to the fields of El Salvador and Colombia.
When the two "military brats" discussed building a coffee company together, they knew they wanted to do things differently than other small roasters. Rather than relying entirely on partnerships with coffee buyers, Rick and Randy sought to know the families running the farms from which they buy their favorite beans.
"From the beginning, we were traveling to countries of origin more than most," says Rick. "We really wanted to know the story of the coffee – the farms, the producers – because they're doing 90% of the work."
They've enjoyed their longest direct-trade relationship (about 10 years) with the Menendez family in El Salvador, which has seven small farms. Rick and Randy spend time with the family, learning every step of their process, and cupping samples from 40 to 50 lots of beans that represent variations in shade, elevation, soil, varietal, processing and other factors.
Rick (left) and Randy (right) with a member of the Menendez family in El Salvador.
"We've always wanted to have full transparency with our coffee," says Randy. "It's important for us to know the producers and for them to know the roasters, to have continued dialogue – it keeps the motivation and the passion going."
For the last seven years, they've also bought coffee from Maria Escobar in Colombia, where the brothers discovered her coffee after it placed in the top 15 in Colombia's Best Cup auction. They participated as judges and buyers, along with 15-20 other coffee buyers from around the world, sampling hundreds of quality submissions from farmers in Colombia. Over a 5 day period, the judges tasted and graded Colombia's best lots of coffee, narrowing down the field to the top 15 highest scoring, which were then put on live auction – an event that turns into a community-wide celebration. Here, coffee buyers like Rick and Randy are willing to pay more, knowing that the extra proceeds directly benefit the producers so they can re-invest in their farms. For the brothers, it's an investment to ensure quality.
"The families are so overjoyed – it's life changing for them," shares Rick. "We have meals at their home. It's such a sweet experience and really just an invaluable part of our business. We feel honored to share those moments with our producers"
At left, Randy samples coffees for the Best Cup auction; at right, Rick celebrates with producers.
Even the coffees that don't make it to top 15 sold at the live auction still yield a greater profit to the producers than they'd otherwise see. Plus, the farmers receive input from agronomists on how to improve their outcomes.
For Maria, a relationship with the Evans brothers is like free insurance. They purchase her entire crop of approximately 30, 60 kilo bags every year at a price premium, whether or not her beans make it back to the top 15 in the annual auction. For them it's about long term relationships and commitments to the producers they work with.
The brothers have also traveled to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil and Ethiopia to source coffee, and they've treated a number of their most interested baristas to the experience as well. For Randy, who does most of the traveling now, Ethiopia (the origin of coffee) is a favorite destination.
Bringing it Home
Once those selected beans arrive in the panhandle, it's up to Randy and his roasting team to develop the roast profiles that showcase the highlights naturally present.
"Roasting is a craft, for sure," he says. "There's a lot of chemistry going on and much to understand about time and temperature, and how that relates to developing flavors in the coffee bean. I've been doing it for 20 years and I'm still always learning."
There's chemistry between the flagship Evans Brothers Coffee shop and its Sandpoint community, too, as residents consistently name "EB" a favorite destination for both coffee and environment. The old grainery on Church Street has a rustic presence and a funky vibe where young artists display their work and old men play chess. Now over a decade old, the original Evans Brothers shop is a staple in Sandpoint.
In 2017, the brothers expanded to Coeur d'Alene, ultimately partnering with Bean & Pie on the buildout of an in-house bakery, which matches quality hand-pies and other baked goods to the coffee. More polished and urban than the northern sister, the CdA location also features live music and is a popular spot for people to work away from home.
The third location is in Spokane, inside the newly remodeled Wonder Building on the north side of the river. Life is just now hopping in the rebranded Wonder Market, which faced plenty of fits and starts during the COVID-19 pandemic. With other new restaurants and a family-friendly game center in the building, Evans Brothers Coffee in Spokane is finally gaining some traction.
They were brothers first and best friends next. How would life as business partners be?
Rick, the elder sibling, had been in resort real estate and marketing for luxury properties in Maui, where Randy got his start in specialty coffee, before each headed separate directions to continue honing their career skills. Eventually, both began thinking about wanting to raise their kids together, and looking for an ideal location, which they found in Sandpoint with its skiing, lake and small community.
The brothers were settling into their new hometown as the 2008 economic crash unfolded, providing ample fodder for conversations about what to do with their lives.
"We were riding Chair 6 at Schweitzer and I asked Randy what he wanted to do with his life, and he said, 'I just want to work in coffee and I want to do it here,'" says Rick.
And so Evans Brothers Coffee was born, with Rick handling business development, wholesale relationships, sales and marketing, and Randy as green coffee buyer and roaster.
"We found our groove," says Rick. "It was harder than I thought it would be. We learned things about each other that we didn't know. Being business partners was very different than being best friends, going to concerts and skiing together. It's nice to have come through, and to be in a place where we each respect what the other one brings to the table."
Randy shares the sentiment. "I've grown to respect my brother even more through this business. I truly couldn't do it without him."
Founders' Faves
Rick and Randy both favor the fruity, bright, floral flavors of Ethiopian coffees. Randy's current choice is Dame Dabaye and Rick's is Kayon Mountain.
If those delicate tea-like qualities of an African roast aren't your style, and you prefer deeper flavors and richer bodies, you're still in luck.
"That's the beautiful thing about coffee," Randy says. "With more than 700 flavor compounds identified in coffee, there's something for everyone."
Author's Advice
Don't be afraid to ask the barista what beans are in the grinder for making your espresso-based drinks. At Evans Brothers, there are usually two options – one house blend and one seasonal single origin option. I enjoy "testing" the flavors with a traditional macchiato (not to be confused with the contemporary macchiatos full of milk and sugar), and found that my palate preferred the Kayon Mountain Ethiopian over the house blend. You never know unless you ask!
Also, try something new. I followed my stout espressos with a vanilla-mint cold brew – delish!
Pictured: a traditional macchiato at the Spokane location, inside the Wonder Building.
Sandpoint – 524 Church St.
Coeur d'Alene – 504 E. Sherman Ave.
Spokane – 835 N. Post St.
What I learned about @evansbrothers #coffee: relationships and quality go together like cream and sugar. Via @wordsncoffee.
On August 2, 2021 By wordsncoffeeIn Coffee, Spokane Coeur d'Alene LivingLeave a comment
Originally published in "For the Love of Coffee," Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living, August 2021
This year, amid the chaos of ever-changing guidelines for business during COVID-19 restrictions, Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters opened two new locations, bringing the company total to 19. After 28 years as a local independent roaster, its crown jewel, a community coffeehouse, opened on the South Hill.
In bold, black brush strokes on a white wall, lyrics from Kurt Cobain call out: "Come as you are."
That message was an important distinction for founder Tom Hammer, who wanted to build an actual coffeehouse, harkening to the 1960s metropolitan gathering places that fostered conversation and the exchange of ideas and beliefs. "Especially at this point in our country, we need a place to get together and hear each other," Tom adds.
He's always wanted a shop on the South Hill, but the right space was difficult to find. He knew that when he finally got there, he would bring everything he had dreamed. "Like a celebration," he says.
It would have a variety of good, quality food and a selection of beer and wine. It would have a blend of comfort and elegance. It would offer an elevated coffee experience not available at his other shops. It would be a place where people wanted to stay a while, a place for community.
The Right Place and People
The ideal arrangement came from Washington Trust Bank, which wanted a partnership for property it was developing on Grand Boulevard, and for almost three years, Tom's team collaborated with others to make it the coffeehouse of his dreams.
For the food inspiration, Tom reached out to Merrilee Lindaman of the longtime favorite South Hill restaurant, Lindaman's, less than a mile away, for collaboration on his menu. "I wanted to pay homage to them even before we knew they were closing. We were fortunate to have had Merrilee's touch and her validation."
He adds, "She's a passionate, soulful person and if I can carry a portion of that along, I'm doing my job and the community right."
For the coffee, Tom borrowed from the concept of Starbucks' Reserve Roastery, calling his line "LTD Reserve coffees," which he finds a perfect match for the new space.
That space – designed by HGD Architecture – accomplishes what Tom describes as an "elegant Palm Springs" vibe, layering lines and textures with warmth and regality. His favorite elements: the door, a tree bar, and lots of unique pods of seating.
For sure, the door is a statement piece. At 12' by 6', the massive wooden entrance sets the tone for customers, says you've arrived somewhere special. A live tree grows in the middle of a square-shaped bar with chairs. Customers can choose from cozy spots and small tables, a glass-enclosed coworking space, a counter with an up-close view of the action, or outdoor seating.
Separation & Duplication
The aesthetics are amazing, but the real genius of the design at the Grand Avenue coffeehouse is a completely separate service area for the drive-through.
"Drive-through is just critical today, but I didn't want people to come through the front door and have the experience clouded by baristas wearing headsets and talking to someone out a window," says Tom. It was a serious financial additive, as he had to replicate all the equipment and utilities to create that separation, but it was a gamble he was ready to take.
"I like to think that after 35 years, I had one really good concept," he says. "It's been a cool project. And there's a lot more coming down the pike."
Continuing the Magic
It's been quite the journey. At age 18, Tom was slinging joe at Nordstrom's coffee bar, then working at Four Seasons, and driving around with bags of coffee in his car, trying to get businesses to buy wholesale. While an M.B.A. student at Gonzaga, the dean of the business school, Bud Barnes, took interest in his projects. Today, Bud is still a strategic partner, who Tom calls the ultimate mentor in professionalism, business ethnics, being community minded, and having a work-life balance.
"Three decades of tutelage from someone like that is pretty special," says Tom. "He's always concerned about the quality of business, not quantity, and that's led to where we are today. We have more than a dozen crew members who've been here more than 12 years because there's a culture that people like."
As Tom thinks about the next steps in his business, it's actually more of the same. "We're a customer service company that roasts coffee," he says, clarifying that he tends to avoid the latest trends that highlight the precision technical processes.
"Coffee has traveled so far and been touched by so many people," says Tom, "including the barista who was up til 2 a.m. studying before coming in to work. So a little artistic expression needs to be expected, with a smile."
He adds, "At the end of the day, it's just a cup of joe. That's the beauty. Just enjoy the drink, and the connection with others."
Blend: "I love the LTDs (limited releases) because they're simply different. But I also love the Signature blend because it's been with me since 1987. It works for espresso and it's balanced in drip and pour-over. It's like a Swiss army knife. I'm proud of it and it's value priced.
Drink: "When I'm not having a cup of black drip, I'm having a double espresso with a micro dot of chocolate, topped with some milk, so small you almost can't see it. And always an 8-oz. It's the exact right recipe for the 2 shots of espresso and some milk.
Thomas Hammer Locations
Spokane: South Hill, Downtown, North, Valley, Fairchild
Idaho: Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden
Malls: Northtown and Spokane Valley
Medical Centers: Sacred Heart, Deaconess, Rockwood, Providence (Valley)
Colleges: Gonzaga, EWU (Cheney), WSU (Pullman)
Good Food, Great Vibes, Chill Time: Moscow, Idaho
The hubs and I have a knack for experiencing much in a short bit of time. Here's our scoop on a quick overnight getaway to Moscow, Idaho: heart of Palouse farm country, home of University of Idaho, haven for quiet evenings.
First things first: Where to stay.
Jeff is becoming a bit of an Air B&B master. He selected Paradise View Bed & Breakfast – a lovely home in the country, with a peaceful view, friendly hosts, even friendlier dogs, and perfectly private accommodations. Our suite had its own separate entrance with great views from the inside and outside alike.
Paradise View B&B
The friendly critters at Paradise View B&B
Second: Where to go for dinner.
The maître D and hosts at Lodgepole know my husband by name and seat him in his favorite spot along the brick wall. But Lodgepole has done an amazing job creating beautiful outdoor spaces as well. And it doesn't matter where you eat your meal, because the menu is phenomenal. We had the braised beef rigatoni with Cougar Gold cheese and the linguini with clams for the main course, following a tasty, fresh seeded bread with whipped honey butter. For dessert, a triple layer ice cream cake with a swipe of thick fudge and sea salt on the side. The Moscato from Willamette Valley and the espresso from Evans Brothers Coffee (Sandpoint) finished off desert with perfection.
Braised beef rigatoni with Cougar Gold cheese; linguini with kale and clams
Stuff to do.
Besides sitting on the patio, reading and visiting with the dogs, and watching the endless activity of birds and hummers, we found plenty to do on a summer Saturday. First up, a visit to the NRS headquarters – a must for anyone who loves to paddle the lakes and rivers of the Pacific Northwest. They have an amazing in-store selection of dry bags and boxes like you'll never see in another recreational outfitter.
NRS headquarters
Saturdays in Moscow are market days, with the main strip closed off for foot traffic only – the street lined with white tents and vendors selling a wide variety of wares from food and drink to home décor and clothing. If you're still needing a second (or third) cup of joe to keep you going, Bucer's Pub is always a good option for a local brew. But on this day, we opted for Panhandle Cone and Coffee, because … ice cream and coffee in one shop?! Yes please! I had an affogato (espresso poured over ice cream) with salted caramel ice cream and the Evans Brothers' house blend.
Ice cream of dreams, and affogato.
Returning to Spokane.
The Palouse Scenic Byway is a treat to drive, dotted with small farming towns amid the fields of wheat, lentils and garbanzo beans. There's plenty of history in the area – part of which serves as the reservation for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Indians. We opted for a solemn stop at Desmet, Idaho, named after Father Pierre DeSmet, a Jesuit who established a number of missions among the indigenous peoples of the Northwest in the 1800s. But another, longer option, is to drive the vista road of Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park.
Now: Where to next?
On July 17, 2021 July 17, 2021 By wordsncoffeeIn TravelLeave a comment
Yes, This is Hate.
On July 4, 2021 By wordsncoffeeIn MA Projects, ReflectionsLeave a comment
The Hanging of Qualchan, Spokane County
I've always enjoyed driving the country roads through the Palouse territory south of Spokane – especially in summer when the wheat is growing and blowing in the breeze. On one such trip, I came upon a spot at Hangman Creek where a brown historical marker bid me to pull off the road. It was the monument marking the hanging of Qualchan and 6 other Indians by Col. George Wright during the Indian Wars of 1858. At the time, it was news to me, and disturbing.
At least a decade later, I left home on another summer evening to go find that spot on purpose. It's not necessarily easy to find – either digitally or on a printed map. I was fairly certain I'd find the way, and as the remaining sun left for the day, I did. We pulled in as the horizon was pink behind the pine trees, and the first thing we noticed was the flowers – two pots of red and white geraniums. I was surprised to discover they were real; someone is visiting regularly with water to keep them alive. Behind the stone was also a small trash can and a bag in it, convenient for tidying up the area after careless people leave their traces behind.
But someone has left a number of thoughtful gifts at what had become a memorial at the base of the monument. Lying on a tapestry were sage, feathers, jewelry, a cigarette, rolling papers, beads, and carefully arranged pinecones. We search the car for anything appropriate to leave as a token of our respect, and found a beautiful rock we had picked up on an earlier drive.
My teenager wanted to know more of the context for this event, and pondered aloud why it is that people have historically been so eager to assert authority over others. We discussed those tough topics on the eave of the fourth of July when so many Americans will celebrate the nation's independence from the control of another. Ironic how eager the colonial settlers were to establish freedom for themselves and so quickly take others captive.
Before heading back toward civilization for late summer-night ice cream, I stopped at the creek and simply listened. I heard an owl, a bullfrog, a marmot, and a few varieties of birds. It was a perfectly peaceful moment tied to a moment wrought with hate.
And that brings be to the title of his course: "Contemporary Strategies for Countering Hate." I must admit that I thought it was a misnomer – "hate" having become a term used freely in the last few years of social activism around racial injustice. Would it really be about "hate"? I wondered. But after six weeks of throwing myself headlong into research of the Native American community in Spokane – the Jesuit archives, state records, countless history sources, missionary diaries, and contemporary research on documents written more than a century ago – I conclude that yes, it is about hate.
Nothing but hate could propel a man like Col. Wright to commit the atrocities he did. And while missionaries, Protestant and Catholic alike – certainly would have avowed to do what they did out of love, there was hatred for what they believed to be repulsive customs of the indigenous people. What could prompt Governor Isaac Stephens to befriend chiefs like Spokane Garry, to the point of writing friendly letters back and forth, and then to turn his back on them for the sake of property lines? What would cause the wealthy businessmen to commercialize a beautiful riverfront already inhabited for centuries by other people? One could argue that greed was the impetus, not hate, but what is greed other than hating the very idea that someone else could profit from something you want?
I'm grateful for the incredible learning that has taken place through this course. The texts, the honest discussions with classmates, the vulnerable discussion board posts, and the depth of research I was able to do with support from a research mate and a liaison from the Native community. The learning has been intellectually challenging, emotionally taxing, and socially demanding. There is no way to unlearn what has been grasped, no way to erase the truth exposing all the partial perspectives in the American story we've grown up believing.
There is no going back. Only forward. The walking meditations to the site of Spokane Garry's school at Drumheller Springs, the kayaking meditations on the Spokane River, the drives and walks to breathe in the air at the locations of atrocities all around my city – these will continue.
I hope some day there will be more makeshift memorials with gifts of respect at the locations where current-day monuments only tell part of a story. Onward toward truth in place of life, toward love instead of hate.
This reflection is part of a walking meditation project for a graduate course, "Contemporary Strategies to Counter Hate," at Gonzaga University. Other walking meditations include:
Beware of Suspicious Activity
Trespassing at Muir Hill
Finding Chief Garry at an Urban Spring
The River Speaks
I Know You Broke the River

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Q: Use of ArrayList#trimToSize() method? From a recently posted question I came across ArrayList#trimToSize() which reduces the size of the backing array to current size of collection.
Quoting javadoc

Trims the capacity of this ArrayList instance to be the list's current
  size. An application can use this operation to minimize the storage of
  an ArrayList instance.

And the Javadoc says that the application can use to reduce the memory footprint of backing array. If I am not wrong this method won't be useful for small sizes as the cost of some references won't hurt that much.
But because of the algorithm used by arraylist int newCapacity = (oldCapacity * 3)/2 + 1; in 1.6 and int newCapacity = oldCapacity + (oldCapacity >> 1); in 1.7, while adding new element if oldcapacity is large then it will create a new backing array with above algorithm and may allocate much unneeded space, if only one element is added after dynamic expansion.
Is my reasoning behind the method correct or there are some other applications to it?

A: Yes the backing array is increased by ~50% when it's full. For example, the program below adds 1 million entries, calls trimToSize then adds one entry. The backing array's length is 1.2m after adding the entries, 1m after trimming and 1.5m after adding one item.
So unless you know that you won't be adding to the list any longer, calling trimToSize could be counter-productive.
ArrayList<Integer> list = new ArrayList<>();
Field e = list.getClass().getDeclaredField("elementData");
e.setAccessible(true);
for (int i = 0; i < 1_000_000; i++) {
    list.add(i);
}
System.out.println(((Object[]) e.get(list)).length); //1215487
list.trimToSize();
System.out.println(((Object[]) e.get(list)).length); //1000000
list.add(0);
System.out.println(((Object[]) e.get(list)).length); //1500000

A: Another situation is when we add elements and then remove many of them. When we remove elements internal aray stays unchanged.

A: Your formula results in worst-case overhead of just 50% of empty slots. Note that the minimum size of an Object is 24 bytes, compared to just 4 bytes for a compressed OOP in the array. The overhead amounts to just
(0.5*4) / (24+4) == 1/14 == 7%

which can hardly ever be worth considering—and that's the worst it can get. On average it's half the overhead in the array entries, and often the objects are much larger.
So the only time it would make sense to call trimToSize is after a massive removal from a previously huge arraylist. In other words, almost never.

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Home Good Balita Philippines breaks tourist arrival record with 8.26 million in 2019
Philippines breaks tourist arrival record with 8.26 million in 2019
The Department of Tourism announces 2019 as having exceeded its annual target. Photo from DOT..
The Philippines has broken its records for foreign tourist arrivals and surpassed its targets with a total of 8.26 million visitors coming to the islands in 2019.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced its good news on February 17, 2020, saying that it has exceeded the 8.2 million annual target set in the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) for 2016-2022.
The DOT year-end visitor arrival report indicates a growth of 15.24 % compared to 2018's year-end numbers at 7.16 million.
Almost all months, except January, registered double digit growth rates, the largest of which was August at 27.54 percent while December recorded the highest volume at 776,798.
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat credited the positive growth to several factors including convergence programs with government agencies to improve access to the country's tourist destinations and product development and marketing initiatives with local government and the private sector.
"This heralds a new milestone in the country's tourism history, breaching the eight millionth mark… These gains we hope to sustain even as we face global challenges," said Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.
DOT launched its refreshed branding campaign in 2019, continuing the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" slogan but repurposing it to advocate for sustainable tourism.
To complement the new direction towards sustainable tourism, the DOT launched a movement called "Save Our Spots" to call for each individual to be a responsible tourist and encouraging the same behavior towards others to preserve the country's natural and man-made wonders.
The Philippine tourism industry also received a number of international awards and recognitions in 2019 such as the World's Leading Dive Destination at the 2019 World Travel Awards, Asia's Leading Tourism Board at the 2019 World Travel Awards and Excellent Partner Award (for Sustainable Efforts in Boracay, among others.
"This is a high point for Philippine tourism as it depicts our solidarity and commitment to make tourism work and prove its full potential as a sustainable and inclusive economic activity. The record-breaking numbers solidify the effectiveness of the Tourism Act of 2009, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2019." Secretary Puyat added.
Here are the 12 top sources of foreign tourist arrivals for 2019:
Korea with 1.98 million arrivals
China with 1.74 million arrivals
USA with 1.06 million arrivals
Japan with 682,788 arrivals
Taiwan with 327,273 arrivals
Australia with 286,170 arrivals
Canada with 238,850 arrivals
United Kingdom with 209,206 arrivals
Singapore with 158,595 arrivals
Malaysia with 139,882 arrivals
India with 134,963 arrivals
Germany with 103,756 arrivals
SEND CHEERS to the tourism industry for making 2019 a record-breaking year!
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Why Tech Is the Future of Restaurant Hospitality
3 Min Read	 6.3.2016	 By Greg Hong
Technology has had a profound impact on the way people connect, relate and interact with one another. Psychologists and publications alike have weighed in on the pros and cons of technology and relationships — do text messages, dating apps and social networks help people stay more connected than ever before or do they create empty relationships that are shallow, less personal and less authentic? The hospitality industry has weighed this question carefully, viewing dining as one of the last remaining forms of entertainment revolving around conversation, laughter and connection with loved ones without technological barriers. But over the past few years it seems as if the answer may be shifting toward a more tech-savvy approach. While some traditionalists argue technology is at odds with hospitality, restaurants are increasingly adopting innovations in tech to build relationships and deliver an elevated guest experience in a number of ways.
To date, the use of technology in restaurants has been mostly around managing inventory, money, staff and possibly tables. While the idea of great hospitality and customer relationship management (CRM) is not new — this is the pillar on which the restaurant business is built — many owners, GMs, reservationists and wait staff still rely on memory or pen and paper to keep notes on loyal diners and deepen relationships. But tech advances in CRM are now beginning to revolutionize this process, to make it faster, more scalable and more interactive.
Better CRM technology is important for restaurants to be able to more efficiently deliver high levels of hospitality.
Better CRM technology is important for restaurants to be able to more efficiently deliver high levels of hospitality, especially to a new wave of diners who are used to living their lives online and practically expect a more customized level of service. When preferences, birthdays and relationships are public and on display for the world to see, the level of hospitality a restaurant can provide changes in a meaningful way. If millennials don't have to remind anyone — from close companions to childhood friends they haven't spoken to in 15 years — that it's their birthday (thanks, Facebook), shouldn't a restaurant bearing the responsibility of making a celebration special be able to readily access this information as well?
New systems are making it easier for public information about guests and their preferences to be aggregated and used effectively so they can be greeted warmly and have an experience tailored to them. These systems, like Reserve for Restaurants, enable staff to more seamlessly acknowledge a birthday without a guest asking, help treat a regular from one location the same way when they visit a sister restaurant for the first time and make it easier for new staff to build solid relationships with guests who've been visiting the restaurant for years.
The new CRM technology for restaurants is powered by the rising trend among diners to use technology as part of their dining experience, as they make reservations online based on drool-worthy photos they saw on Instagram and then post Internet reviews of their experience afterwards. Most restaurants already follow the rule "be where your customers are," checking aggregate reviews and using online feedback to facilitate better guest experiences. If guests are using technology and putting themselves out there, savvy restaurateurs need to use tech to get to know those guests and better meet their needs.
A more formal CRM system has long been a practice at the high-end of the industry. Restaurants who pride themselves on intimate, soigne experiences are known to Google their guests or keep detailed notecards on visitors, their families, past orders and preferences. The advent of tech innovation means that it's now easier, more manageable and even affordable for restaurants of all types to do that work. Restaurants reap the benefits of investing in technology by being able to build relationships before the customer even walks in the door. Important information such as birthdays, anniversaries, allergies, favorite drinks and more can be sent easily to pertinent members of a restaurant's staff so the chef can see the allergy notes or the server knows if there is a special reason to celebrate. New hires can inherit information in the click of a button that otherwise might have just been in the maitre'd's head. Restaurant groups can greet guests who have frequented other locations warmly and better understand their customers across all locations. The likely result of these personalized touches? Guests will keep coming back over and over again.
Technology already plays such a huge role in the day-to-day operations of a restaurant, helping manage the books, purchasing, staffing and table management. Going forward, it's safe to bet technology will also change one of the most integral parts of hospitality — how restaurants interact with their diners and get to know them on a personal level — for the better.
Greg Hong
@Reserve
Greg Hong is Reserve's CEO, Co-Founder and Board Director, responsible for setting and executing the vision for the company. Prior to starting Reserve, he was a small business consultant and the Director of Business Operations at true[X], where he ran their ad operations team from pre-revenue to $20 million.


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Prince William, Kate Middleton "Secret Marriage Counseling Sessions" Made Up
A story about Prince William and Kate Middleton having "secret marriage counseling sessions" was seemingly made up. Gossip Cop can reveal this specious report about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is just fake news.
According to RadarOnline, "Prince William is still struggling to get out of the doghouse with his wife Kate after his flirty ski vacation with party pals." But that's a completely untrue premise. As Gossip Cop reported back in March, the site falsely claimed Prince William was in a cheating scandal after he had lunch with model Sophie Taylor while on vacation. But there was nothing "flirty" about it.
The two were simply part of a group that dined together. The webloid sensationalized the encounter anyway, portraying it as if Prince William betrayed his wife, even though Middleton was off celebrating her sister's bachelorette party at the time, not abandoned. But it's with that spin that the site, now two months later, is claiming Prince William is trying to "save his marriage" after his behavior supposedly put their relationship in jeopardy.
"Of course it was all downplayed, but Kate was horrified and since then Wills has been nothing short of a slave trying to make amends," a so-called "insider" alleges to the outlet. The publication's purported source further contends the couple's joint appearances are "publicity stunts," "deflections of the truth," and "gestures to repair the damage." This snitch maintains, "Kate's really struggling to forgive him."
But Middleton doesn't actually have anything to "forgive." While her husband was on a trip with pals, so was she. Prince William didn't do anything wrong by having a group lunch that happened to include a member of the opposite sex. It's outlets like RadarOnline that are wrong for turning the innocent gathering into something scandalous. And since there was never any actual issues between the couple over Prince William's ski trip, it makes no sense that they would now be in marriage counseling and fighting to save their marriage because of it.
In other words, if the initial claim is untrue, then the follow-up claim building upon it is obviously untrue as well. It's not out of the realm of possibility that the Duke and Duchess attend couple's therapy, as many spouses (royal or not) do. But these claims tying any counseling to non-existent ski vacation drama are just made up. The site was either duped by its "insider," or, more likely, is again manufacturing fake news all on its own.
What's particularly laughable, though, is that the webloid wants readers to believe someone legitimately close to the royal family is talking to RadarOnline, of all places. This is the same site that, more than a year ago, claimed Middleton was cradling a baby bump while on a trip to India. Gossip Cop rightly busted the erroneous allegation at the time. But if the outlet truly had royal sources of its own, the publication never would've run that inaccurate story in the first place.
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Central America, Developing Countries, Global Poverty, Nicaragua, Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy in Nicaragua
Located in Central America, between Honduras to the north, and Costa Rica to the south lies Nicaragua. Over the past few years, the country has taken steps to further its already growing renewable energy sector. In 2015 alone, the country was able to produce 54% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. Growth in this sector is notable and is expected to continue.
The Emergence of Renewable Energy in Nicaragua
Nicaragua's government has turned to renewable energy for a few key reasons. One is the country's natural abundance of renewable resources. Nicaragua experiences powerful winds and large amounts of sunlight on a regular basis. The country is also home to 19 volcanoes—a reliable source of geothermic heat.
The second reason for turning to renewable energy resources is to become energy independent. Nicaragua itself does not produce oil. As a result, Nicaragua has historically relied on imports of fossil fuel resources. While the country still imports foreign oil, the increased production of renewable energy, like geothermal energy from Nicaragua's volcanoes, has reduced that dependency.
These two reasons have led Nicaragua to increase its consumption of renewable resources over the past few years. Much of the renewable energy that is produced in Nicaragua is sugarcane biofuel, which accounts for 33.2% of the renewable energy sector. The second most used form of renewable energy is geothermal, which comes in at 24.6%, followed by wind energy at 22.5%. The least used forms of renewable energy are solar energy at 0.5% and hydroelectric energy at 0.25%. As the percentages show, Nicaragua is using more renewable energy leading to a diversification of its energy sector. Nicaragua also has the potential to expand the amount of renewable energy produced, particularly from wind. Wind alone produces over 1,000 megawatts.
Benefits of Renewable Energy in Nicaragua
Nicaragua is an extremely poor country with high poverty rates, especially in rural areas. Fortunately, renewable energy has the potential to help the impoverished people of Nicaragua and provide a model for other impoverished nations.
People who live in poverty tend to have a harder time gaining access to electricity because of their inability to afford it. Some forms of renewable energy are becoming more affordable than fossil fuels. Take geothermal energy for example—the second largest form of renewable energy in Nicaragua. This form of energy is 80% cheaper than fossil fuels. Solar energy is on its way to becoming cheaper than fossil fuels as well. While installation of the technology needed to produce renewable energy is initially expensive, once installed, it lowers the cost and increases the accessibility of electricity for impoverished people.
Nicaragua is continuing to develop its renewable energy sector. The reward of this action will be a cleaner environment and cheaper electricity for its impoverished citizens.
– Jacob E. Lee
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ORDER: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED denying Plaintiff's Motion for Reinstatement of Lawsuit and Opportunity to Amend Lawsuit (Doc. 8 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to construe Plaintiff's Motion as a Notice of Appeal filed on December 22, 2015 (Doc. [8)], and process the Notice of Appeal accordingly. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 1/14/2016. (REK)
1 WO NOT FOR PUBLICATION 2 3 4 5 6 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 7 FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA 8 9 David Novak, No. CV-15-02234-PHX-JJT Plaintiff, 10 11 v. 12 ORDER Arizona, State of, 13 Defendant. 14 15 At issue is the Motion for Reinstatement of Lawsuit and Opportunity to Amend 16 Lawsuit or in the Alternative, if Not Granted, Notice of Appeal to the Federal Ninth 17 Circuit Court of Appeals (Doc. 8), filed by pro se Plaintiff David Novak. On 18 December 10, 2015, upon screening Plaintiff's Complaint as required by 28 U.S.C. 19 § 1915(e)(2), the Court dismissed Plaintiff's claims against the State of Arizona with 20 prejudice because the doctrine of state sovereign immunity precludes Plaintiff from 21 seeking money damages against the State and, with regard to Plaintiff's request for 22 injunctive relief, a federal district court cannot review state court decisions in an appellate 23 capacity. (Doc. 7.) Because Plaintiff cannot remedy his claims against the State by 24 amending the Complaint, the Court dismissed his claims with prejudice. 25 Plaintiff now asks the Court to reconsider its decision. Motions for reconsideration 26 should be granted only in rare circumstances. Defenders of Wildlife v. Browner, 909 F. 27 Supp. 1342, 1351 (D. Ariz. 1995). A motion for reconsideration is appropriate where the 28 district court "(1) is presented with newly discovered evidence, (2) committed clear error 1 or the initial decision was manifestly unjust, or (3) if there is an intervening change in 2 controlling law." School Dist. No. 1J, Multnomah Cnty. v. ACandS, Inc., 5 F.3d 1255, 3 1263 (9th Cir. 1993). Mere disagreement with a previous order is an insufficient basis for 4 reconsideration. See Leong v. Hilton Hotels Corp., 689 F. Supp. 1572, 1573 (D. Haw. 5 1988). A motion for reconsideration "may not be used to raise arguments or present 6 evidence for the first time when they could reasonably have been raised earlier in the 7 litigation." Kona Enters., Inc. v. Estate of Bishop, 229 F.3d 877, 890 (9th Cir. 2000). Nor 8 may a motion for reconsideration repeat any argument previously made in support of or 9 in opposition to a motion. Motorola, Inc. v. J.B. Rodgers Mech. Contractors, Inc., 215 10 F.R.D. 581, 586 (D. Ariz. 2003). Plaintiff has provided the Court with no basis to 11 withdraw its prior decision, and the Court must therefore deny Plaintiff's Motion for 12 Reconsideration. The Court thus construes Plaintiff's Motion as a Notice of Appeal, filed 13 December 22, 2015. 14 15 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED denying Plaintiff's Motion for Reinstatement of Lawsuit and Opportunity to Amend Lawsuit (Doc. 8). 16 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to construe Plaintiff's 17 Motion as a Notice of Appeal filed on December 22, 2015 (Doc. 8), and process the 18 Notice of Appeal accordingly. 19 Dated this 14th day of January, 2016. 20 21 Honorable John J. Tuchi United States District Judge 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -2-


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As demand for skilled data scientists to fill positions increase and as more companies discover the need to use insights from gathered data, salaries would likely increase as well.
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Many interviewers will test your math skills by asking about past instances where you've implemented these techniques on the job, so it will only do your career good to brush up on these concepts.
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In 2012, Harvard Business Review dubbed "data scientist" as the sexiest job of the 21st century. As the economy continues to be driven by data (even now in 2018), the future of this profession looks bright.
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This dt patch depends on the DT changes in below series.
> includes a C7 state which is the power down state of CPU cores.
> This dt patch depends on the DT changes in below series.
Please change the C7 name, that will be confusing with the C-state.
CPU_SLEEP would be nice and consistent with other drivers.
>> includes a C7 state which is the power down state of CPU cores.
>> This dt patch depends on the DT changes in below series.
> Please change the C7 name, that will be confusing with the C-state.
> CPU_SLEEP would be nice and consistent with other drivers.