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The clay courts at the French Open aren't actually made of clay soil; they're topped with red dust from bricks used in French houses.
Beneath the red dust, there are multiple layers that include stone and crushed limestone, making the court structure complex.
Unlike other sports venues, the grounds crew at Roland Garros uses their hands to check court moisture instead of using high-tech tools.

Maintain your sourdough starter with different approaches
Understand terms like culture, expansion, and inoculation rate in sourdough baking
Experiment with a booster levain to enhance your dough's activity

Investing time in writing beautiful code is crucial for code longevity and maintainability.
Code that 'mostly works' is not the standard to aim for; focus on creating code that is always functional and meets significant requirements.
Developing a culture of producing beautiful code in a team requires more than guidelines and prizes; it involves a collective shift in mindset and commitment.

Stewart Brand discusses the importance of maintenance during war
He uses the example of Israel in the Yom Kippur War to highlight the significance of maintenance
The article delves into questions about the 'maintenance mind' and how it can impact wars

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Sustainment is vital for maintaining operations until completing a successful mission.
Maintenance theory and practice are actively studied in manufacturing, aerospace, software, and the military.
The US Army has embraced the concept of sustainment with a focus on logistics, financial management, personnel services, and health support.

Before the Internet, finding manuals or experts for device repairs was difficult.
YouTube now offers a vast array of free tutorials and fix demonstrations for device problems.
YouTube has revolutionized the way people seek maintenance information.

In the early auto industry, three design-for-maintenance philosophies clashed.
One philosophy lost, while the other two succeeded by rejecting each other's approaches.
Designing for maintenance is a fundamental aspect that impacts industries and their success.

You need at least two engineers for GraphQL service: for mentoring, supporting, and preventing bottlenecks.
Invest in tooling like query complexity guards, introspection, and alerts for runtime safety and service performance.
The skillset needed for GraphQL service is similar to that of a database engineer, focusing on schema design and tool implementation.

When facing a specific problem, using concentrated, specific solutions is crucial for resolving it effectively.
Differentiate between maintaining a steady state and solving a problem; what works for one may not work for the other.
Prevent issues by taking proactive steps, but be prepared to switch to targeted solutions when problems arise.

Gen-Z finds pleasure in low-cost domestic activities and traditional gender roles, contrasting with Millennials' 'premium mediocre' public displays.
Housework is often seen as a political problem, with women facing the 'mental load' of overseeing chores and societal undervaluing of maintenance work.
Using safe products for maintenance is crucial due to hazardous chemicals in common disinfectants, and understanding the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting is essential for effective household hygiene.