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Markets Hub: More Deals Mania
Hewlett-Packard prevails in the bidding war with Dell for 3Par, underscoring the deals mania that continues to ripple with Burger King also in play. Stocks aren't garnering much direction from the M&A activity. Gold, on the other hand, is back within shouting distance of record territory. Paul Vigna, Anna Raff and George Stahl discuss.
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This is lesson 8 in a series of PowerPoint Tutorials I have been doing. If you are interested in the previous lessons and would like to catch up, see the Table of Contents at the bottom of this post. In our last lesson, we played with shapes a little. We learned how to use the rotation handle to turn a text box 90 degrees. We also inserted a horizontal scroll shape and added text to it. Today, I would like to play with shapes a little more, but with a different purpose in mind. Today we're going to use PowerPoint to create our own custom logo.
Pictured below, you can see the logo that we're going to build in this lesson. In doing this, you will learn several different concepts when it comes to working with shapes and graphics.
First, let's add a new blank slide to our presentation. Now, let's add some shapes to our slide. From the "Shape" menu on the ribbon, select the "Oval" shape. It should be listed under the heading "Basic Shapes". Now, by clicking and dragging, draw an oval about half the size of the slide. It should look something like what is pictured below.
Now, draw a second oval that covers the majority of the slide. Don't worry about hiding the oval you already have. We'll get that all straightened out here in a second. You should see something like I have pictured below.
Now I know that you are probably concerned that your little oval is now covered up. This is no big deal as it is still there. You have to think of these shapes as layers, kind of like a sandwich. You can change this order at will. First, let's change the color of this second oval to something darker. Double-click the middle of the big oval. This should highlight a "Format" tab on the ribbon. Now, find the tool that says "Shape Fill" and select a dark blue color from that dropdown. Under "Shape Outline" select "No Outline". Now, let's get our little oval to the front. The way we're going to do this is by right clicking the big oval, find the menu option that says "Send to Back" and then select "Send to Back".
Now you should see the lighter colored oval in the front. Now my little oval is way too small so I am going to resize it by clicking it, grabbing the corner dots, and dragging them out to resize the shape. Go ahead and give this a try. Try to make it just slightly smaller than your big oval. Once you do this, the next thing to do is get these two ovals aligned center. If you hold the "CTRL" key on your keyboard and then push the letter "A" on your keyboard, this will select all objects on the slide. Once you have everything selected, choose the "Align" button on the ribbon, as seen below.
We're going to do this twice. First, we will select "Align" and choose "Align Center". Then, we will choose "Align" and select "Align Middle". Now everything is perfectly centered on the slide. Referring back to our logo earlier, you will see we have a globe in it. To get this picture, go to "Insert" on the ribbon and choose "Clip Art". On the right side of the screen you will get a search box. Type "globe" and check to make sure that "photographs" are selected under the "Selected media file types" box. Once you have this set, click "Go". Now you will see a variety of globe related images. Find the blue globe with gridlines and click it. This will insert the globe into your slide and will probably cover your ovals. Select the globe and shrink its size by using the resize handles, or dots, and shrink it down.
The next issue we have is the globe has a white background. How do we get rid of that? No problem! Double click the globe and look on the ribbon toolbar for a button labeled "Color". From the "Color" menu select "set transparent color". Notice your mouse changes. Click on the white area in the picture. Notice all the white background disappears. Now all we need to do is center the globe. Same concept as with the ovals, just click "Align" and then "Align Middle" and "Align Center".
Last but not least, let's add our "Techie Training". Click the "Insert" tab and choose "WordArt". Select a style that you like. You will see a text box that says "Your Text Here". Type "Techie Training" in that box. Now, you will notice in my logo, I have the text arched. To achieve this effect, click "Text Effects", choose "Transform", then select the "arch up" effect. Once you have the arch, click the edge of your WordArt shape and drag it to the top of the smaller oval. Once everything is in place, do another select all command or ctrl+a. With everything selected, right click the middle of the logo and choose "Group" and then "Group" again from the submenu, as pictured below. Voila! Now you have all the shapes combined together as one unit that all move together. Right click this logo and select "Save picture as" and you can save your new logo as a file on your computer! How cool is that?
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The persistent economic recession that was triggered by the financial crisis of 2008 and has lingered through 2010 is showing every sign that it will drag into 2011. This is not intended to be a foreboding of doom and gloom, but an honest assessment of the fundamental mis-alignment that the economy is still attempting to reconcile. The reason for this slow, anemic recovery is a fundamental misunderstanding of the fundamentals that drive economic growth, bubbles, crashes and recovery.
The advent of business cycles is certainly not a new phenomenon. Economic expansions and contractions have been commonplace throughout human history. The thing that has made this economic downturn so painful is the fact that it followed successive decades of "fine tuning" the economy by government and quasi-government institutions that skewed incentives and systematically diverted economic resources away from their optimal use. When this artificial stability (necessarily) collapsed, the result was a much more intense adjustment than most people had anticipated.
In order to understand this phenomenon more completely, we should begin by examining the six stages of boom, bust, and recovery. These stages are built on top of a natural growth trajectory for free markets that systematically allocate resources to their optimal economic use. The reason why booms and busts materialize in the first place is when public policy shifts the incentives for market players so that they reap greater rewards from pursuing actions that are not economically optimal. (Even if they are politically favorable) These six stages are the bubble (aka 'boom'), the peak, the bust (frequently involving a 'crisis'), the decline, the trough, and finally the recovery. Each of these stages plays an important role and merits further examination.
The Bubble
Bubbles are a market phenomenon where the price of something (such as stocks or homes) rises much higher than is justified by its underlying fundamentals. Stock Market bubbles are frequently driven by speculative buying of companies that have not yet produced a profit but are expected to grow rapidly in the near future. Real Estate bubbles are typically driven by a change in financial policy that makes it easier for people to obtain financing, resulting in more buyers and higher prices. In all cases, market bubbles rely on continued escalation in price for a particular type of labor or asset that eventually surpasses its fundamental value.
The Peak
When bubbles reach their zenith, they result in a market peak. These peaks are impossible to predict in advance and only become apparent when viewed in hindsight. The way that they typically emerge is when 'casual' investors hear about the spectacular profits being made by other people and finally decide to buy into the market. Unfortunately, many of these casual investors buy-in just as the irrational value escalation reaches its apex. All bubbles share a common characteristic in that the price increases will eventually reach a point where no new buyers can be found. Thus, what the peak really represents is the stopping point where nobody else is willing to pay more than the last person did.
The Bust
When bubble markets eventually rise to a peak, there is typically some type of 'trigger' event that initiates a sell-off. Sometimes it is a disappointing earnings report, sometimes it is news about political unrest that may disrupt food or energy prices, and sometimes it appears to be nothing at all. However, in all bubbles, there eventually comes a time when new buyers willing to pay higher prices cannot be found and prices fall. If a rapid succession of bad news accompanies this reduction in prices (as was the case in the fall of 2008) then the adjustment can turn into a crash.
The Decline
At this point in the market cycle, most of the players finally come to realize that the assets they were buying aren't fundamentally worth the previous market prices. When it becomes apparent that the hot new stock is not going to reach profitability as expected, or that the large speculative property will not have any buyers, it frequently results in a sell-off among investors who cannot afford to carry the asset indefinitely without selling. During the bubble, there was a surplus of buyers relative to sellers and now there is a surplus of sellers relative to buyers. The decline can be further intensified by the fact that many investors feel uncertain about buying-in since they do not yet know where values will eventually hit bottom.
The Trough
When values finally reach a low enough point that investors are willing to accept the risk of further losses in exchange for the opportunity to capture upside gains, a value bottom is frequent reached. In some cases, the trough can last a very long time if investors are systemically unwilling to begin buying aggressively because of fears that future growth expectations will materialize. Alternatively, if banks are holding many foreclosed properties, they will naturally want to sell those properties as quickly as possible, provided that they do not drive down the market prices even further. Ultimately, the length of the trough depends on how many mistaken investments need to be disposed of. This process is extremely important, because it systematically shifts the ownership of capital toward people with the prudence to deploy it responsibly.
The Recovery
Once the over-priced capital has been sold at reduced prices and the new owners begin deploying that capital in a way that produces value, a recovery can ensue. Fundamentally, economic growth emerges when the same amount of input can produce a greater output. (This is also called productivity growth) Put another way, the recovery unfolds when labor and capital eventually find their optimal use. This is the only way that our economy will return to a path of real growth.
In the end, market cycles are critically important to long-term growth and prosperity. They are a way of systematically steering resources to their optimal use. This happens as the people who made foolish decisions go out of business and are replaced by people who purchase their assets at low prices and have a built-in incentive to operate more prudently. The important thing for each person to understand is that this process cannot be avoided. Attempts to 'fine tune' a 'soft landing' for the economy will only drag out the inevitable adjustment.
Economic progress means that capital and labor must find its optimal use. When the economy gets to a point where the present use of capital and labor is far away from its optimal use, that means a period of extreme adjustment is inevitable. However, for the people who see this trend and capitalize on the opportunities inherent in times of change, there are historic opportunities for gain. The only question remaining is whether you will take advantage of the opportunity or be thrown about by the change. The forces are the same . . . the circumstances are the same . . . it is your decisions and actions that will make all the difference. (Top image: Flickr | rosmary)
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The seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 25th from 12.30 to 2pm at No5 Barristers' Chambers in Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane.
Michelle regularly prosecutes and defends in the most serious of cases, from nationwide drugs conspiracies to murder. She sits as a Recorder and presides over Serious Sexual Offences.
She recently featured on BBC2's The Prosecutors: Prisons, Drugs and Drones, working with Senior Crown Prosecutor, Eran Cutliffe.
The seminar will include an update for solicitors in respect of Hybrid orders under s45A of the Mental Health Act, and developments in s41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act. Michelle will provide an update on s41 and its application in conjunction with s100 of the CJA 2003.
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The coalition, under the banner of Coalition of Political Parties in Lagos State (COPPILS), declared its support for Buhari at an event in Surulere.
The event was witnessed by the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), APC's National Legal Adviser, Babatunde Ogala, the party's governorship candidate in Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and thelawmaker representing Lagos East in the Senate, Gbenga Ashafa, among others.
Director of Publicity of the coalition, Shakirudeen Olofin, said the 53 parties had directed their members to work with the APC to deliver Lagos to Buhari, noting that they took the decision to support him because of the infrastructure projects his administration has executed in the south west.
According to a communiqué issued by the coalition and signed by its convener, Akinola Obadia, the APC-led Federal Government had sited more projects in Lagos to consolidate the status of the state as the fastest growing economy in Africa, and such stride must be sustained for sustainable development.
The communiqué read: "Based on the numerous achievements of the President Buhari in the last three and half years, which include reduction in $5 million importation spending, infrastructure projects on Lagos-Ibadan axis and the flag of Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonsoki-Ojota Expressway, the coalition hereby endorses the candidacy of President Buhari."
Hailing the decision of parties to support President Buhari's re-election bid, Fashola said Lagos residents had no choice than to return APC to power, arguing that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in its 16 years dominance at the centre, left infrastructure in the state to rot.


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1. In return for employee rights guaranteed in the union contract, union employees agree to all of the following except to: (Points : 1)
Abide by the employer's work rules
Follow supervisor's directions
Refrain from striking over grievances
Refrain from criticizing the organization or its management
2. Which of the following is a typical outcome of a discharge grievance case in which the arbitrator rules in favor of the employee? (Points : 1)
The employee is reinstated with or without full back pay.
The employee is awarded compensatory damages.
The employee is granted back pay but denied reinstatement.
The employee is awarded punitive damages.
3. The final step in a typical union grievance procedure is appealing to __________________? (Points : 1)
a mediator.
the regional office.
binding arbitration.
the Supreme Court
4. In return for the privilege of being the exclusive representative, unions have an obligation to represent all of the bargaining unit employees without discrimination. This principle is known as: (Points : 1)
Exclusive representation
Duty of nondiscrimination
Duty of fair representation
Weingarten Rights
5. The first step in a typical grievance procedure is _____________________? (Points : 1)
filing a complaint with the union
discussion between employee and supervisor
disciplinary action
6. In making a decision regarding a union-management dispute, an arbitrator's task is to: (Points : 1)
Interpret the contract and apply it to the current situation.
Conform exactly to the letter of the contract.
Rewrite the contract so the terms are more clear to the parties and future disputes are avoided.
Introduce new language that clarifies the intent of the parties.
7. At the end of the strike, for an employer to be able to claim that strike replacements that were hired were "permanent", it must be able to show: (Points : 1)
That all of the strike replacements are willing to stay on as permanent employees
That the strikers do not wish to return to their jobs
That the strike replacements were promised permanent employment at the time of hire
All of the above
8. Which of the following is not an interest dispute? (Points : 1)
Wage levels
Seniority based layoff systems
Whether a particular employee has been properly disciplined
Whether employees should participate in management decision making
9. Which of the following is true with respect to strike activity in the U.S.? (Points : 1)
It declined sharply after WWI but has increased steadily since.
It has increased steadily since WWI.
It has declined sharply since the 1980's.
It has remained steady throughout most of U.S. history.
10. Third-party dispute resolution mechanisms use _______________ to settle bargaining impasses with the goal of avoiding costly strikes. (Points : 1)
a neutral third-party
decertification elections
a local county judge
11. Which of the following is a strike not protected under the NLRA? (Points : 1)
unfair labor practice
12. Although many argue that public sector unions have unlimited bargaining power, this theory is refuted all of the following except: (Points : 1)
Public sector occupations can be replaced by technology.
Laws forbid public sector workers from striking.
The public is not always willing to pay more for government services (e.g., in the form of higher taxes)
The public is heavily dependent upon certain government services such as police and firefighting.
13. Intraorganizational bargaining arises due to the: (Points : 1)
Involvement of the government in contract negotiations
Involvement of a mediator or arbitrator in contract negotiations
Presence of diverse interests within a negotiating party's constituency
Interaction between management and the union
14. When the terms and conditions from one contract negotiations are used to determine terms and conditions of other contracts, it is called: (Points : 1)
Pattern bargaining
Centralized bargaining
Decentralized bargaining
Industry-wide bargaining
15. Which of the following is not mandatory bargaining issue? (Points : 1)
Seniority provisions
Just cause discipline provisions
Food prices in the company cafeteria
Union representation on the board of directors
16. If the union members are unhappy with the terms of a contract settlement and vote to reject it: (Points : 1)
They are bound to the terms of the old contract
They can fire the bargaining committee and begin negotiations again
They can petition to the NLRB for changes
The negotiators return to the bargaining table to try again or impasse is reached
17. In distributive bargaining, each party's target point is often: (Points : 1)
The same as the other party's resistance point
The same as the other party's target point
Lower than the other party's resistance point
Higher than the other party's resistance point
18. If an employer denies a request for voluntary recognition, what is the next employee step in the union organizing process? (Points : 1)
Filing a grievance with the NLRB
Collecting additional authorization card signatures
Organizing a card-check election
Filing an election petition with the NLRB
19. Due to problems in the certification process outlined by the NLRA, more and more unions are pursuing union organizing campaigns that: (Points : 1)
Rely on use of the secret ballot election.
Rely on neutrality and card-check agreements with employers.
Rely on legal intervention to force employers to recognize and negotiate with a union.
Rely on intervention by the NLRB to issue Gissel orders that force employers to recognize and negotiate with a union
20. To restrict the ability of a union to solicit union members during work hours, the employer should: (Points : 1)
Institute a no solicitation policy that only allows charitable organizations to solicit donations but doesn't allow private entrepreneurs to sell products.
Institute a no solicitation policy that could be loosely applied, thus allowing charitable organizations such as the Girls Scouts to sell products.
Institute a no solicitation policy that is applied to all organizations, including charitable organizations.
Not worry about it because no matter what they do, the union will be allowed to have access to the organization.
21. If a group of employees is represented by a union and another union that has a better track record also wants to represent those workers, the employees: (Points : 1)
Can choose to belong to both unions.
Can immediately switch unions.
Can file for a decertification election if enough workers express interest in an election.
Must stick with the union they have until the contract expires.
22. Which of the following is not likely to be considered illegal under the National Labor Relations Act? (Points : 1)
Firing an employee who is trying to organize a union.
Improving wages, benefits and working conditions just before a representation election.
Lies, misrepresentation, and distortion of facts.
Questioning employees about whether they intend to vote for the union.
23. After a lengthy negotiation involving a series of contract changes agreed to by management and the union, General Soft Drinks refused to make any further changes to the contract even though the union was ready to strike. The parties are: (Points : 1)
committing an unfair labor practice in violation of the NLRA
negotiating in bad faith
at a bargaining impasse
ready for final and binding arbitration
24. Oshkosh Corporation is a large manufacturer of military vehicles used in Afghanistan. If Oshkosh Corporation workers went out on strike and the President believed this strike presented a significant threat to the nation's safety, he could do all the following except: (Points : 1)
Discharge the strikers and replace them with new workers
Appoint a board of inquiry to investigate the labor dispute
Seek a court-ordered injunction preventing the strike
Ask congress to legislate a settlement to the strike
25. An employee who wants to work instead of strike has the legal right to: (Points : 1)
Cross their own union's picket line but not another union's picket line.
Resign from the union but cannot cross the picket line.
Cross another union's picket line but not their own picket line.
Cross any picket line and/or resign from the union.
26. Workers at Coniff Enterprises recently went out on strike in protest over employer actions it claimed were in violation of the NLRA Section 8(a)(3). The strike lasted for a period of about 50 days before the NLRB ruled that the company was innocent of any wrongdoing. Coniff Enterprises hired temporary strike replacements to keep the business running. At the end of the strike, the striking workers were entitled to: (Points : 1)
Immediate reinstatement to their jobs and back pay for the 50 day period
Immediate reinstatement to their jobs
The right to be hired first if any of the strike replacements decided to quit or were fired
27. In the 1980's, black female workers at Delta Pride, a catfish processing plant in Mississippi, embarked on a union organizing drive. As part of this effort, the union was aggressive in publicizing wrongdoings by the employer, pressuring members of the board of directors to disassociate from the company, and sending postcards to over 100,000 Mississippi residents seeking their support for unionization. As a result of these tactics, the union won recognition. The tactics used in this organizing drive can best be described as: (Points : 1)
A sympathy strike
A corporate campaign
A boycott
A work slowdown
28. On a cold winter day, a group of employees decides that the temperature in their manufacturing plant is unbearably cold. Together, the employees approach their employer and request that the heat be turned up. The employer: (Points : 1)
Must collectively bargain with this group of employees over the plant temperature.
May refuse the employees request.
Must turn up the heat at the request of the employees.
Can fire the employees for insubordination.
29. Pierre is unsure as to whether he should support a union but is leaning toward a "no" vote. After talking with several of his coworkers, he realizes that most of them are very supportive of unionization. Recognizing the importance of "sticking together," and not wanting to disappoint his coworkers, Pierre decides he should vote "yes" in the upcoming election. Which of the following factors best explains Pierre's change of heart? (Points : 1)
Union instrumentality
General beliefs about unions.
Workplace social identity and/or social pressure.
Utility maximization
30. A union organizing tactic in which paid union organizers attempt to get hired by a company is know as: (Points : 1)
Gissel bargaining order.
Hiring fraud.
31. The evening before a union election, an employer held a company picnic for its employees. Attendance at the picnic was required and the company president gave a passionate speech urging employees not to vote for the union. The most likely reason the NLRB would consider this a violation of the NLRA is: (Points : 1)
The picnic amounts to a captive audience meeting held within 24 hours of the election.
The picnic could be considered an inducement or reward for not voting for the union.
The president's passionate speech could be considered threatening.
None of the above; the employer did not violate the NLRA in any way.
32. When an employer prohibits outside organizations from entering the workplace and interacting with workers, it is called ______________? (Points : 1)
A private injunction
A no solicitation rule
The Monarch Rubber rule
33. Interpreting, applying, and resolving conflicts that arise under a union contract is called: (Points : 1)
Contract negotiations
Past practice
Contract administration
34. Sandy was scheduled to work an 8 hour shift on a Thursday afternoon and evening. When she arrived at work, her supervisor told her the shipment she was to process had not arrived and that she could go home. Under her union contract, Sandy was entitled to four hours of pay because she showed up for work as scheduled. This contract provision is called: (Points : 1)
Reporting pay
Scheduled hours pay
Straight-time pay
Guaranteed hours pay
35. Billings Paper Co. recently sold their Green Bay, WI plant to a larger company. The union contract specified that any new owner would need to recognize and bargain with the existing union at Billings. This contract provision is called a: (Points : 1)
Successorship clause
Union recognition
Union shop agreement
Employee rights clause
36. Critics of union shop agreements that argue these agreements violate employees' individual freedom by depriving them of a free choice about where to work. These critics argue they are protecting workers.: (Points : 1)
Right to work
Seniority rights
Free rider rights
Job placement rights
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The e-commerce giant's most recent e-reader model, the Kindle Voyage, was released in 2014.
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Thanks for the info. :)
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I really like Adblock plus. I installed it on my PC to stop seeing Ads on my Terrarium tv windows app. Everything is cool but I think it is destroying the developers. They show ads for the funds to develop their app and they are doing this for all of us. Is there any option on Adblock plus to show ads on some apps and disable on other apps and blogs?
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Hi Bella,
As you may know, Adblock Plus uses Acceptable Ads, which allows publishers who follow some rules for making user-friendly advertisements to display ads on their sites, even with Adblock Plus enabled.
We can reach out to them and see if they want to be part of this program. Also, you can turn off Adblock Plus for specific sites by clicking the icon in your extension bar, and then clicking"Enabled for this site." This will turn off Adblock Plus for that specific site.
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The city of romance
Paris is the city that is filled with love. If you are making a proposal, just buy two tickets to this wonderful town, and your beloved one will answer "yes". At least, Janny says she definitely would. Of course she's too young to get married, but I totally support her idea. Paris has this special atmosphere attracting tourists from all over the world. This tremendous city is the center of attention for many creative people – musicians, writers, painters, architects, sculptors and many others. I recently stumbled upon a bright cityscape painted by Leonid Afremov. You may ask what's so special about this artwork. I'll try to explain it to you.
Just look at those colors!
Leonid Afremov is one of the best cityscape artists because he knows how to turn a range of buildings into a carnival of beauty. The painting 'Paris of my dreams' caught my eye for several reasons:
- The symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, is in the center of this artwork. It seems to be made of gold, illuminated by millions of lamps. The author didn't stop by depicting a large tower; he continued it in the reflection on the wet asphalt that made it even more glorious.
- Bright spots in the sky resemble fireworks to me; they persistently say that Paris is the city of never-ending holiday.
- There is nothing extra on this canvas – no cars or tall buildings that could distract attention and cause the loss of unity with the scenery.
This example of cityscape art will definitely please a real romantic!
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There are a lot of people who say that happiness costs too much. But what is their definition of this notion? Perhaps, they think that only things that could be bought for money will make them happy. But I believe it's not true because happiness is something that fills your heart without banknotes. When I look at Paris of Leonid Afremov's dream, I understand he is a happy man. Because he travels a lot and can see treasures of the world with his own eyes, and this is one of the most important and exciting experiences! And I am very glad that I found this inspiring cityscape; modern art in his performance makes my heart sing and gives me the desire to see as much interesting as I can!


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The Art of Displaying Kid's Creativity
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In their mind's eye, the picture that your child just handed over is THE BEST thing they have ever created… along with the last ninety-seven pictures you already have stuck to your refrigerator. So that they can be proud and you can open the fridge without 13 papers flying off, today we are talking all about displaying children's art. Displaying your child's art does a lot to boost their creative drive. When they see something that they created on display it encourages them to create more.
In Dylan's room I used clothespins to attach the art and a length of trim to some shelves. It's cute, easily removable, and interchangeable.
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One of those slap your head genius ideas, when it comes to showing off the master pieces, are these frames from UFrame. They are designed to be interchangeable so you can have the latest and greatest on display at all times.
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I love the idea of creating a gallery wall that can be added to over time.
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It doesn't even need to be formally framed. Just give them a little corner of the house and they will be thrilled!
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Academic Discretion and the Constitution: The Fundamentals for Public Higher Education
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Warrantless Searches and Seizures in Virginia
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Terminating Employees in Virginia: A Roadmap for the Employer, the Employee, and Their Counsel
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Annexation in Virginia: The 1979 Amendments Usher in a New Era in City-County Relations
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The Coconut Oil Craze – Should I Jump on the Bandwagon Too?
This is where I want to say 'Yes, absolutely you should' (end of post).
And like you, I dream of the day when a 'miracle' food will be discovered.
Coconut oil isn't it. But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so healthy? And which type is best?
Let's dive into some of the fascinating research and find out. Read on or listen to the recording.
Coconut oil is a special kind of fat
Coconut oil is fat and contains the same 9 calories per gram as other fats.
It is extracted from the "meat" of the coconut. Coconut oil is a white solid at room temperature and easily melts into a clear liquid on a hot day.
The idea of adding coconut oil to your diet is NOT to add on to what you already eat but to substitute it for some of the (possibly) less healthy fats you may be eating now.
And here's why – Because not all calories or fats are created equal.
Coconut oil contains a unique type of fat known as "Medium Chain Triglycerides" (MCTs). In fact, 65% of the fat in coconut oil are these MCTs.
What makes MCTs unique is how your body metabolizes them; they're easily absorbed into the bloodstream by your gut, where they go straight to the liver, and they're burned for fuel or converted into "ketones."
This metabolic process, unique to MCTs, is what sets coconut oil apart from other fats.
Coconut oil MCTs may help with fat loss
Coconut oil's MCTs have been shown to have a few different fat loss benefits.
This is one of the reasons the Metabolic Balance® program recommends coconut oil
First, it can help to increase feelings of fullness, which can lead to a natural reduction in the amount of food you eat.
Second, because of their unique metabolic route, MCTs can also increase the number of calories you burn; this happens when you compare the calories burned after eating the same amount of other fats.
In fact, a few studies show that coconut oil may increase the number of calories you burn by as much as 5%.
Third, some studies show that eating coconut oil can help reduce belly fat (a.k.a. "waist circumference").
Just remember not to add coconut oil to your diet without reducing other fats and oils!
How much coconut oil should I eat?
Many of the studies that showed increased fullness, increased metabolism, and reduced belly fat only used about 2 tablespoons per day.
You probably don't need any more than that.
What kind of coconut oil is the best?
There are so many coconut oil options available in grocery stores these days that it can make it difficult to know which is best.
I recommend you stay away from "refined" ones, and opt for "virgin" coconut oil. That is because it is processed at lower temperatures and avoids some of the chemical solvents used in the refining process; this helps to preserve more of the oil's natural health-promoting antioxidants.
Pro Tip: Always (and I mean ALWAYS) avoid "hydrogenated" coconut oil. It can be a health nightmare because it contains the infamous "trans fats."
One thing you should also consider is each oil has a specific high temperature that you should avoid surpassing (e.g. its "smoke point"). For virgin coconut oil, that temperature is 350F. That means you can safely use it on the stovetop on a low-medium setting, as well as in most baking.
If coconut oil is for you, substitute some of the fat you eat with virgin coconut oil; this may help you to lose weight and belly fat by naturally helping you to eat less, as well as slightly increasing your metabolism.
Oh, and it tastes great too! Here's a delicious recipe you'll want to try:
Recipe (Coconut Oil): Homemade Healthy Chocolate
Serves 12
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted1 cup cocoa/cacao powder
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 dashes salt
4 tablespoons slivered almonds
1. Melt coconut oil, and whisk in maple syrup, salt, and cocoa/cacao powder until smooth.
2. Stir in slivered almonds until evenly distributed.
3. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.
4. Store in fridge or freezer to avoid melting.
Serve & enjoy!
Tip: Substitute other seeds, chopped nuts, or dried fruit instead of the almonds if you wish.
Yep, you gotta read the small print, its important:
The information contained herein is NOT intended as medical advice, nor is it intended to replace the care of a qualified health professional. Always consult your doctor for all diagnoses, treatments, and cures for any diseases or conditions, as well as before changing your health care regimen.


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Reform Question Period? Absolutely, you say. All too often this 45-minute daily showcase of democracy devolves into buffoonery unfit for the locker room. "I wonder how many Members of Parliament are embarrassed to bring school kids into Question Period," observed former MP Glen Pearson in 2010. "I think we have to change."
Balderdash, cry others. The House was never intended to be genteel, notes my colleague John Ivison. Let fly with the catcalls and let the delicate take up another line of work. If anything the odd jolt of genuine conflict, as opposed to canned outrage and ersatz scorn, makes the proceedings a little less tedious.
On this question, it seems to me, the libertarians and cynics have history on their side. As others have noted, previous attempts at such reform, including Conservative MP Michael Chong's bid in 2010, have failed.
Opposition whip Nathan Cullen's latest effort, an attempt to impose a school-marmish-seeming standard of decorum arbitrated by the Speaker, will also likely fail. That's just the nature of things. You can't force people to be civil when they don't want to be civil.
But this isn't to say that the House of Commons, in particular Question Period, can't be made better, or even turned into a telling, relevant display of democracy in action. It can be. The proof lies just across the Atlantic, at Westminster.
There, in the Mother of all Parliaments, MPs jammed together like streetcar riders at rush hour engage every Wednesday in a nasty, no-holds-barred brawl (it isn't that, of course, but it appears so, to Canadian eyes) during which all comers pepper the Prime Minister, David Cameron, with questions. This goes on for a full 45 minutes.
Far from avoiding the queries, including some tough ones from his own backbenchers, Cameron tackles each one – in a tone often not remotely civil. Ed Miliband, the opposition leader, gives as good as he gets. Neither man expects garlands of roses from the other. Indeed they seem to share a healthy mutual disregard. Yet their jousts are riveting and, somehow, important. Why?
One obvious reason is that they have a forum to begin with. Exchanges between the prime minister and the leader of the opposition can go on for some time, because up to six supplementary questions are allowed the latter, by convention. That creates live debate.
There is no reading from notes, as has lamentably become common practice in Canada. The two main adversaries hop up and down in rapid-fire exchanges that are all the more engaging for their spontaneity. Because the answers are not canned, MPs on all sides listen to what's being said, and reserve their jeering for the moments after and before.
At Westminster there are also Ministers' Questions, in a five-week rotation, during which, as a matter of procedure, thirty-five queries, not including supplementary questions, are asked and answered. Has there ever been a time, in recent memory, when a Canadian cabinet minister has addressed even ten questions in succession from opposing MPs in the House of Commons?
To Chong's credit, his 2010 proposal addressed the intelligence deficit, as well as decorum. His plan would have seen longer time allowed for each question and answer, as well as regular prime minister's and ministers' questions. Chong would also have reserved half the questions in QP for backbenchers. The net effect would have been a dramatic boost in the House of Commons' IQ, but also a sharp decline in the degree of control exerted by party whips. Small wonder that plan went nowhere.
There is a surprising degree of agreement, on the backbenches, about this and associated problems. Conservative backbenchers have been lobbying for months for greater influence in policy-making. NDP MPs will crack wise, in unguarded moments, about the strict message discipline imposed by the leader's office. The centerpiece of Liberal leadership frontrunner Justin Trudeau's plan for democratic reform – which he may live to regret, should he ever become prime minister – is to free individual MPs from the overweening influence of the PMO.
But all that obscures this simple fact: It's not just about the system. Individuals choose. In current practice Mulcair typically leads Question Period with three questions, to which Harper usually responds. Mulcair's questions are most often read from notes. Harper's answers are most often canned. No one forces this on the leaders. They decide. It stands to reason that lesser ministers and MPs also must decide for themselves whether they will spout talking-point babble, because not all of them do.
Intelligence in other words, can get to be a habit. And so can the inverse. Never mind decorum: Let's aim for smarts. MPs who claim they want reform can begin by upgrading the quality of their own statements. Why don't they? They might be surprised at the result.


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Part two of my tribute to John Romer – Ancient Lives
Newsletter 57 Ancient Lives by John Romer – In these videos, made in 1984, John Romer explores the ruins of an ancient village near Thebes, where generations of artists and craftsmen built the royal tombs. We see details of how ordinary Egyptians lived in ancient Egypt; their loves, their quarrels and even their dreams.
We go inside the pharaohs' tombs, meet the scribes, stonemasons, and high priests who presided over this city of the dead. We also find out about the secrets of the tomb raiders and the tricks used to frustrate them.
This four-part documentary series provides fascinating insights into the ancient Egyptian people.
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Another gem in the favorite football stars series from Michael Part and Kevin Ashby"Mo was everywhere. He got two or three shots on goal, pinged in a dangerous corner, probed and passed and almost finished Liverpool's best chance. The cafe in the little village roared with his every touch. In Kiev, the first chants began. "He's the Egyptian King!"
And then the unimaginable thing happened. And hundreds of million spectators let out a gasp of agony.This is the a thrilling story detailing the rise of Mohamed Salah from a tiny remote village in Egypt to become one of the most adored football stars in the world. It's a story of a little boy who dared and followed his dream.


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A Jackson State University project targeting at-risk and underrepresented students in STEM skills will receive a $300,000 boost from the National Science Foundation to support its work. According to JSU alumnus, Dr. Tim Turner, professor and chair of the Biology Department, "This funding will assist in our ongoing efforts to ensure that our students are fully prepared for flourishing careers in STEM fields. Their success is critical to America's ability to compete on the world stage in the sciences."
The grant, announced by U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, was awarded to fund JSU's Students Understanding Chemistry Concepts to Enhance STEM Skills project, known by an acronym that reflects its purpose—SUCCESS.
Turner explains that the project is designed to focus on biology majors and will enable them to successfully complete general and organic chemistry. The SUCCESS project will provide three-day Chemistry Readiness Workshops prior to the start of a course, and an additional two-hour SUCCESS session during each week of the semester. Ultimately, the goal is to diversify the STEM workforce. Turner will serve as the principal investigator (PI) for the project.
College of Science, Engineering and Technology Dean Richard Alo, said, "We are always mindful of our role in preparing the next generation of STEM leaders. Jackson State has a well-deserved reputation for producing students at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level who are fully capable of adding value as they join the ranks of corporate and government tech and research teams. This grant helps us continue to build a quality workforce by developing a quality product."
How these interventions promote student success will be documented, and the knowledge gained will complement successful approaches to undergraduate instruction across multiple stem disciplines.
Data from the intervention groups will be compared to historical data and evaluated to determine whether these strategies: (a) improve attendance in chemistry classes, (b) decrease drop/fail/withdraw rates, (c) improve students' conceptual understanding of chemistry, and (d) improve student retention. Results will be disseminated in biology and chemistry education conferences and associated proceedings.
Co-PIs for the SUCCESS project include: Dr. Barbara Howard, assistant professor in the Department of Professional Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Lifelong Learning, College of Education and Human Development; Dr. Ashton Hamme, professor and interim chair of the Department of Chemistry; Dr. Naomi Campbell, associate professor, Department of Chemistry; and Dr. Barbara Graham, associate professor and assistant chair of the Department of Biology. The external evaluator will be Dr. ConSandra McNeil, professor of sociology and assistant chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at JSU.
Overall, this project will contribute to what is known about promoting student success in STEM with at-risk and under-represented students.


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Stand-up Comic
Mona resides in Los Angeles, California, pursing her career as a comedian and actor while developing her upcoming One-Hour Special and Comedy TV series. She also made history by becoming the first Pakistani female Comedian to headline Hollywood Improv. Mona was most recently featured in Newsweek, The Guardian, LA Weekly, New York Post, Huffington Post, Washington Post and BBC. Mona recently headlined The Real Flava Comedy Club in Dubai and a show in Lisbon, Portugal. She recently got her own show and again made history at The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles called Minority Reportz with a launch of sold-out shows.


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The 11/23/2016 edition of the Washington Post published a fascinating article by Geoff Edgers that examined the potential impact a Trump administration would have on the arts. In a nutshell, the reaction among most of Edgers' high profile arts org CEO interviews could be best described as "brace for impact."
But given that today is when the Electoral College meet, I'm curious to gauge your level of expectations on where things might be headed.
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Google Chrome Won't Start and "Usp10.dll Was Not Found"
A Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file contains instructions that programs can use to do certain tasks, allowing multiple programs to access the same capabilities through a single file. Google's Chrome Web browser and many other programs use the USP10.dll file for a variety of purposes, including determining how to display individual characters and text on a page. A missing, damaged, or corrupted file can cause some programs not to start, but these issues can be fixed through a variety of means.
Reinstalling Chrome
If the issues with the Usp10.dll error are associated with Google's Chrome, it will prevent Chrome from opening. The first step in attempting to address this is to reinstall Chrome. When you reinstall, the program should provide the correct DLL file and can remedy the problem. If this does not work, the error is likely outside of Chrome itself.
Trash and System Restore
One place to look for a missing DLL file is your computer's Recycle Bin. If the file has been accidentally deleted, it can be restored easily by opening the Recycle Bin, right-clicking the DLL file you want back and then clicking on "Restore." If you have already emptied the Recycle Bin but believe you have deleted the file, you can try and restore it with a free recovery tool like Recuva, Glary Undelete or Pandora Recovery.
Virus Possibility
Sometimes when a Usp10.dll error occurs, it can indicate that a virus or malware has compromised your system. To check for this, it is important to start up your Windows machine in Safe Mode and then run a scan of your system to see if your virus protection program can find anything malicious. Fixing these errors can resolve the problem on an infected computer, but they may require you to find a safe replacement Usp10.dll using one of two options Microsoft has already made available on your computer.
Microsoft's Safe Replacements
To restore and replace your missing or damaged DLL file, go to a trusted source -- Microsoft. Microsoft provides your computer with two avenues for replacing DLL files: updates and the System File Checker (SFC). Updating the drivers on your computer can replace many outdated DLL files, so there is a chance it will install the missing or corrupted Usp10.dll file. The SFC is a pre-installed tool on Windows machines that can detect incorrect or missing system files and then replaces them with the right versions.
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I came late to the party, but now I am one of those people who fully embrace Doctor Who not as a mere television show, but for the absolute miracle of existence that it is. No show, not Twin Peaks, not Buffy the Vampire Slayer, not even Pushing Daisies, has ever drawn me in so deep. It is quite simply the best television ever made.
One day last week I fell into a kind of fugue, a funk brought on by money trouble, too many late nights and bad weather. I managed to pass the time cheering myself up by imagining what it would be like to be one of the Doctor's companions just tooling around space and time. It's a pretty common form of Who fan daydream, but there's nothing like that in real life, is there?
Turns out the world of the Doctor is a bit closer than you think.
Aside from the TARDIS, the sonic screwdriver is probably the most recognizable bit of Time Lord technology. It's a multi-use tool that can lock or unlock almost anything, make cell phones able to receive service anywhere in the universe and in any time, operate computer systems, and yes, it can occasionally unscrew things. Not every Doctor has used the screwdriver, but in the modern series it's a constant, handy presence ready to help whenever it's called for.
It turns out that scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland are hard at work trying to create one of their own. The device will use an ultrasonic beam to manipulate objects remotely, moving them up and down and rotating them. The goal is to use it as a form of noninvasive surgery, targeted drug delivery and even directly affecting cells using the ultrasonic beam.
Appropriately enough, one of the functions of the sonic screwdriver is that it also serves as a medical scanner. Who knows what miracles may be capable through sonic manipulation? We'll just have to see where science takes us from here.
Admit it, of all the monsters and enemies in Doctor Who, the Weeping Angels are the ones we least want out here in the real world. Disguised as statutes, they are actually an ancient race that feeds by hurling people back in time and absorbing the energy difference caused by the flux. They evolved the perfect defense system. While they're being observed, even by their own race, they become completely inert and indestructible statues. However, even in the time it takes you to blink, they can rush to attack. They've appeared in two episodes, and both times it's the scariest damn thing you'll ever see.
Luckily, they're fictional and there's no way for them to be real...unless they were, say, living uranium or another unstable particle. It's called the Quantum Zeno effect and if it's not the eeriest thing in the universe, it has to at least be in the top ten. You see, certain elements like uranium don't decay when they're observed. Seriously, when you turn around they act however they're supposed to act, but if you're looking at them they will essentially become time-locked like the Angels. It was discovered at the University of Texas in 1977, and no one has any damn idea why.
Good thing that nobody is working on creating uranium-based lifeforms... except those guys in Georgia that did it five months ago.
More than the adventure, more than to see things no human has ever seen, we want to meet the Doctor. He's like Jesus and the Most Interesting Man in the World combined. That's why no one ever dreams of wanting to be the Doctor. No one thinks they're cool enough to pull it off. We just want to hear that "vworp vworp" noise, the creak of the TARDIS door, and an invitation to tag along.
And it just might happen.
First off, there is serious time-machine research being done right now by Dr. Ronald Mallett. Granted, his work has come under heavy criticism, but there's no specific law of physics that says time-traveling can't be done. Still, it's not Mallett I'm talking about...
Back in the 18th century there was a man they called the Count of St. Germain. He was rumored to be the last of a doomed Transylvanian aristocracy. He appeared in the courts of England and France, displaying incredible skills in music and alchemy. Louis XV used him for diplomatic missions.
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Legend has it that he continuously displayed knowledge of future events, and that courtiers continuously remarked on seeing him in previous eras without aging. He supposedly died in 1784. However, a man of his description has been seen many times since then, even into the 20th century.
Women's rights activist Annie Besant claimed to have met with the Count in 1896. One of his chief biographers, Isabel Oakley-Cooper, lists a number of sightings up to 1822 under various disguises used by him. The last known sighting was in 1930.
Most telling of all is a passage left behind in manuscript by the Count, entitled "La Tres Sainte Trinosophie," left behind from his days in 18th century France. It reads...
"We moved through space at a speed that can only be compared with nothing but itself. Within a fraction of a second the plains below us were out of sight and the Earth had become a faint nebula."


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Time for today's installment in the ongoing saga atop the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Speaking at a financial services technology conference in New York yesterday, Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the BCFP had an interesting insight when he said that "anybody has to be better than me" at …Read More »
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A Python-based application that leverages software defined networks (SDN) to acquire and then feed network traffic to a number of learning techniques. Poseidon's goal is to have machine learning algorithms that predict both the type of device and if it acts normally or abnormally.
We believe that the widespread adoption of Software-Defined Networks (SDN) is inevitable. However, most SDN offerings lack security emphasis, much less methods to enhance operational security, without situational awareness and context, defending a difficult proposition. SDN has the potential to provide network defenders with powerful new capabilities, as well as augment defensive action.
This project utilizes both SDN and machine learning techniques to answer two questions:
- What is on the network; and
- What is it doing?
This project is a joint effort between two IQT Labs: Lab41 and Cyber Reboot.
- SDN and the need for more (security) verbs
- Deep Session Learning for Cyber Security
- Building a Software-Defined Network with Raspberry Pis and a Zodiac FX switch
- Poseidon with FAUCET SDN controller
- The Case For Detecting Lateral Movement
- TCPDump, and the care and feeding of an intelligent SDN
- Thanks to FAUCET, Poseidon Now Supports Switches Running OpenFlow 1.3


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Now that the financial year is over, my tax return has been filed and my taxes paid, it's time for analysis.
How was the 2015-2016 year for ICR Translations?
Have a quick look at the visual overview below and then I will share my general impressions.
- Sworn and Legal Translation 55% 55%
- Marketing and Tourism Translation 30% 30%
- Content writing and other services 15% 15%
High-Impact Business Writing
Translation of contracts
(Cálamo y Cran)
Brush up your writing skills
(Oxford University)
The Art of Negotiation
Travel Bloggers Meeting
(Plasencia, Spain)
Business in Oxford
(Oxford, UK)
Oxford Launchpad, Oxford Entrepreneurs and Oxford Startups Mashup Networking Evening
(Oxford, UK)
World Travel Market
(London, UK)
I made some changes to Dosmilpalabrasaldia.com, my former blog, to improve the layout and the general design of the main page.
In June 2015 I launched a new Spanish blog on piggytraveller.com. Since then I've been writing on Piggy Traveller in English and Spanish for two different targets.
The English blog offers Extremadura travel inspiration for lovers of Spain, while the Spanish blog is dedicated to international travel, expat life and travel stories.
After working hard for nearly two months, the new ICR website was published on the 1st February 2016. The content from the former blog was transferred to ICR's Spanish blog and a new blog in English was created. Everything under one roof!
Making progress
Bearing in mind that this was my second year as a full-time freelance translator (I took the leap in September 2014), I can't really complain. There have been excellent months, good months and decent months, but no worryingly bad months. It's true that the annual income has been modest, but work has increased steadily over the year, which is very positive.
My travel blogging activity started to get some attention from companies and won me some interesting travel writing projects, collaborations and contacts.
Realising I made good progress compared to the previous year has helped me start this new financial year with motivation.
Loving the freelance lifestyle
One of the main concerns I had when I started freelancing full-time was not liking working at home on my own, as I was used to work in an office and being part of a team. After 18 months I can say I really enjoy working in my little office and being my own boss, not to mention the freedom to take holidays when I need or want them. I was able to fit in a lot of travelling and I took more than 30 days off this year (excluding weekends and Bank holidays), which was great.
Things I did well
Waking up earlier. When I launched the Spanish travel blog I realised very soon I needed an extra hour a day to get work done and fit some blogging in the evening. I started waking up one hour earlier than I used to and I never looked back.
Organising my week. Google Calendar is my best ally. Everything I do is there-projects, social media activity, Skype meetings, blog posts and even my lunch breaks. It works very well for me and both the calendar and my work email are synchronised on my phone too.
Switching off. I don't go into my office outside working hours. Switching off my computer and closing the door allows me to switch off work and helps me chill out and go to bed with a work-free mind. Before, I used to leave my computer on all day and I found myself sending emails way past dinner time most days and having very little time for myself in the evenings. I spent too long in front of the computer and my eyes were often sore, so I knew I had to do something.
Things I didn't do so well
Getting out of the house. I spent way too much time at home. During the winter I struggled to find motivation to get out of the house, and this is something I want to change in the new financial year. I'd like to sign up to local activities and attend conferences, talks and other events on a more regular basis.
Exercising. I have to admit that, since I started freelancing full time, my physical activity has been close to none for a number of months. As a result, I started having neck and back pain and feel quite unfit. I started running in 2015, although I don't do it as regularly as I'd like to, mainly due to bad weather. However, I just started going to the gym, so now I feel I'm on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.
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This was a general review of my year. How was yours? Leave a comment below.
IRENE CORCHADO RESMELLA is a Spanish translator and content writer based in Oxford. A Spanish sworn translator and Chartered Linguist, she specialises in Legal, Marketing and Travel translation. Irene combines her linguistic skills with her knowledge of content marketing and a creative mind to help you get the right message across to your Spanish clients.
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