There’s a scene in one of my favourite books, Dance, Dance, Dance by Haruki Murakami, in which the protagonist refers to his job as a commercial writer as little more than shovelling snow. a euphemism for something someone has to do. to counter that feeling, I’ve put together a list of labour-saving smartphone writing apps that are sure to put the joy back into writing, or at the very least, make the process pain-free.

Evernote when I first started out as a copywriter, I used to keep a little book just for collecting ideas. Evernote allows you to collect your thoughts and musings while on-the-go. You can also save pictures and voice recordings to it too. and for free.

Swype and SwiftKey X We all know the keypad on a smartphone can never replace a full-sized keyboard. But download Swype or SwiftKey and you’ll be the swiftest typist in the south, or north or wherever you live. Here’s how. Swype works by letting you swipe your fingers across the keyboard to get the letters you want. it then turns those letters into the desired word. SwiftKey works on the same principle, and even suggests entire sentences based on your writing style.

Dropbox As the tagline suggests, its aim is to Simplify Your Life, which is no bad thing when you’ve a hundred pressing things to do. Dropbox lets you share large files easily and synchronise them for access on your smartphone, laptop or computer. You can also invite people to your Dropbox folder so they can access your work at every stage of the process.

Manuscript this is a great little project management tool with an in-built thesaurus and dictionary. it also has access to Wikipedia and Google. Aimed more at novel writers (no excuses for not writing that book now), it enables you to select, move, and export your work and export existing work to the app via Google docs. a raft of other features for aspiring novelists is also included.

Awesome Note this is a nice little personal organisation app that visually ticks the box. it enables the user to choose the colours, background images, fonts, and icons and annotate them with pictures or self-made drawings. Notes can appear in graphic calendar format to make your working day look as though it’s going to be a whole load of fun.

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Sam Blackburn is the technician who for five years kept Stephen Hawking’s communication systems running. now Hawking is looking for a new Technical Assistant. to get a sense of the job, New Scientist interviewed Blackburn. Stephen’s voice is very distinctive, but you say there might be a problem retaining it?

I guess the most interesting thing in my office is a little grey box, which contains the only copy we have of Stephen’s hardware voice synthesizer. The card inside dates back to the 1980s and this particular one contains Stephen’s voice. There’s a processor on it which has a unique program that turns text into speech that sounds like Stephen’s, and we have only two of these cards. The company that made them went bankrupt and nobody knows how it works any more. I am trying to reverse engineer it, which is quite tricky.

Can’t you update it with a new synthesizer?

No. It has to sound exactly the same. The voice is one of the unique things that defines Stephen in my opinion. He could easily change to a voice that was clearer, perhaps more soothing to listen to – less robotic sounding – but it wouldn’t be Stephen’s voice any more.

“The man who saves Stephen Hawking’s voice” (New Scientist)

“Think you could be the next Technical Assistant?” (hawking.org.uk)

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Stephen Hawking needs a new technician – Boing Boing

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I love watching the Rachel Zoe show but I'm confused on exactly what her job is. I know she styles celebrities for events and stuff but how does she get the dresses and do the celebrites get to keep what they are given to wear and is it free for them? just a little confused.

her job is to annoy me

What exactly does Rachel Zoe do?

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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — in today’s fast-moving, digital world, reading has never been more important and the best way to foster good reading skills is through regular practice and exposure to books in the home. To share the joy and power of daily reading with families across the United States, Scholastic is teaming up with Kellogg Company to deliver an important message about the value of reading every day along with a free book offer with the purchase of two specially marked Kellogg’s® products available exclusively in Walmart stores this fall.

“Research shows that for young people, reading is the gateway to holding a job, understanding the world and knowing themselves,” said Francie Alexander, chief academic officer at Scholastic. “Although consistent reading has been proven to build vocabulary, comprehension and fluency, too few children read regularly, much less daily.” according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, two-thirds of eighth graders in the United States do not read at the “proficient” level, (NAEP Reading 2009), and other studies show that students with below-grade-level reading skills are twice as likely to drop out of school as those who can read at or above grade level. (Adolescent Literacy: a National Reading Crisis).

Alexander continued, “Becoming skilled at reading, just like playing sports or learning a musical instrument, requires a lot of practice. We need to be sure that our kids are taking time every single day- ideally 20 minutes or more, to read – or for the younger ones, to be read to – in order to build skills they need to read more challenging texts in school.  Allowing children to choose their own books and having a wide selection of books at home are great ways to make reading fun while guaranteeing reading success.”

Research also shows that having books in the home and reading frequently has a significant impact on improving student achievement:

• Children who grow up in homes where books are plentiful go further in school than those who don’t. Children with low-education families can do as well as children with high-education families if they have access to books at home. (Family scholarly culture and educational success: Books and schooling in 27 nations 2010)
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Families can choose from among the hundreds of titles available for $5.00 or less from Scholastic Book Clubs, including new and classic favorites such as Captain Underpants: Super Diaper Baby, Ready Freddy, Elijah of Buxton along with popular series including Clifford the Big Red Dog®, the Magic School Bus® and Goosebumps®. the more than ten million specially marked Kellogg’s® products featuring the offer include Raisin Bran®, Mini-Wheats® little Bites Original, Nutri-Grain®, Eggo®, Pop-Tarts®, Cheez-it®, Rice Krispies Treats®, Froot Loops®, Keebler®, and Frosted Mini-Wheats® Bite Size.

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Scholastic and Kellogg Team Up to Deliver Back-to-School Literacy Message: “Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life.”

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I have posted a couple of questions here and to those who had replied this is what has happened lately…. My husband cheated on me with a married tramp and after dating for almost three months they left to NY together on Friday! (along with her three kids ages 12 and under) he told me he would leave Texas if I filed through attorney generals and after he didn't show up to the hearing two weeks ago and thinking they would find him soon enough to serve him he called me Sunday am from his sisters home phone in NY to tell me he had left and nothing the state of Texas could do now that he's in NY. he didn't even ask to see his daughter who is seven years old and misses him before he left but instead he came by my job the day before he left to NY to stop by and ask what was new?? Totally took my by surprise and NO HE WASN'T HERE LONG ENOUGH to give me a chance to get my car keys to follow him to see where he's been staying so he could get served! What the hell did he do that for? he came to see me one last time for a few minutes before he left the state but couldn't go see his daughter at school to tell her goodbye. What a jerk! he didn't mention to me he was leaving the state the day after he stopped by and now he shut his phone off. oh well, now he has two ex wives after him to get him served to pay child support on his four kids he left behind. I have posted an ad on CL in all cities I know he has family at in Ny, maybe someone will let me know when they spot his truck. he told me on Sunday when he called not to call his sisters phone because that's not where he's staying, also said his whore is not with him and that she went back to her husband but I heard different and I'm happy to say that I am not devastated like I thought I would be after someone on here predicted over a month ago that they would leave together. Wow, you were right on! he left with her and her three kids, that's fine, she will learn soon enough what a loser she ended up taking from me. he is now HER PROBLEM! I have also deleted my profile off of dating websites, I am praying ALOT and attending church as much as possbile which has been helping me through this. (not the bars/clubs which made it worse) Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement, your words, advice and prayers really helped me get to where I am today. Two months ago I couldn't be alone without crying and now the water works have stopped, (drips every now and then) I am starting to focus on my future without him, just me and our daughter. I am in no rush to find a man, I am sure when I am not looking that is when God will place a wonderful man on my path. Until then I will continue to build myself up, not going to let this man keep me down anymore! The chains are off, I am free, I am free! lol. thanks!

LOL you really think he would do that

ur story is the longest i ever read on yahoo answers but trust me the goverment will catch up with him, i was paying $422 bucks a every two weeks for 3 months its called AREAS!

This is a question/answer board, not a support board. If the state of TX has his Social Security and Driver's license number, they will find him soon enough.

Even if you cannot serve him, his actions will speak loud and clear to the children…. When he is found, CS will be retro-active to the first date you filed… he is merely delaying the inevitable…..

all you have to do is call a process server in NY around where his sister is (you can get that info by her house phone) and then they can serve him, its prolly gunna cost you like 100$ but its worth it and then tehres nothing he can do hes gotta pay childs upport.

Child support issue: once it's filed, they will track him down using his social security number. Unless he's planning on NEVER working again, he won't be able to hide for long. Division of Child Support will be right on his @$$ AS SOON AS he starts working. he will also never receive a tax return as long as he's in arrears. so even though you shouldn't count on receiving that money, he will eventually pay!

Second, you need to file for a divorce AND a parenting plan so that he can't mess around with your daughter. If he can't be found/won't reply within a certain period of time, the divorce and plan will be granted. I'd be filing for him to have zero visitation too if I were you.

I'm so happy to here that you are doing well. Time heals everything and focus on your child – she needs you

EX-husband really left to NY to avoid paying child support in Texas…?

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In excel 2007,column "A" contains some paragraph or sentence. "B" column contains some word like given below. If those words existing in column A , those words should be printed in Column C

Column "A"
What is normal battery temp for incredible.?
Smartphone Comparison and Feedback?
What is the best job?
job is
name contain

Column "B"

contain
normal
feedback
name
job

Help Me
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In excel 2007,column "A" contains some paragraph or sentence. "B" column contains some word like given below.?

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do u think that hamilton will be world champ 2007???

I don't think he will win because there are a few decent drivers around him. but i think he could definatly get 2nd or 3rd.

Why not? he has got tremendous potential and has not yet missed the podium.

hy hw r u hamiton
asl plz

He should win

but the team will not let him,they will tell him to let Alonso do it

Maybe next season

Unfair but true

There is something really irritating about the whole Louis Hamilton phenomena. The English media are so desperate to have an English sporting hero that it literally goes into overkill mode at the sniff of one. Poor Jensen Button must feel so unwanted. For years he has struggled manfully with third rate cars trying for a podium or even a few points and along comes young louis handed the keys to a car which is by far the quickest thing in F1 – it practically drives itself and I mean him no disrespect it ain't like he walked in off the street, he has been testing with McClaren in fact there are several young drivers in F1 who would do just as good a job (Even Jensen)

I suppose it will generate some interest and sell newspapers and generate more cash for a sport which costs millions to run every event, but to answer the question even though I think that the interest in him is way over the top and I do think that he is a great driver I don't think he will win the title unless McClaren tell Alonso to ride shotgun and the car doesn't break down which will be a miracle given their track record over the last 4 or 5 years.

probably because he's a great performer in this season

Yes! I placed a bet before this season had even started!

Renoir – you talk pap. Hamilton is a rookie and leading the championship – he is phenominal….the car doesnt drive itself. what did Montoya ever do in the McClaren? Nothing. Alonso is the world champ, in the same car and been made to look second rate. Get a grip sunshine.

He could be but i thing is for sure hes not going to fade away like Jenson Button.

I hope so. Its tough to say yes for definite. Alonso and Hamilton will be the top 2 for the title.
If Hamilton keeps his cool and doesn't let this great start go to his head and the cars stays reliable he has a better chance than Alonso.

I think he CAN be champion, but I don't think he will be. Once Alonso gets his emotions under control he'll start using his extra experience and we will see if Hamilton gets rattled or not.

not sure but he's got potential to be. Cause there is alonso and massa behind him and there are still many races left

He has a good chance, his approach is good, he has a good car and team behind him so he does have a good chance of winning the championship

I am already sick and g.d. tired of people yapping about Lewis Hamilton. He's good, but geez, get it over it already.

Hamilton??? – Yahoo! Answers

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For those of you who are avid Apple iPod enthusiasts, you are possibly dying to try the freshly introduced Apple iPod Touch in 32 GB or 64 GB.  but for all those of us who aren’t huge fans with the Apple, there is now a brand new common competitor for the iTouch; it’s known as the Microsoft Zune Hd 32 GB.  now, I am not necessarily a big fan of Microsoft, either, but this new Zune High definition is actually a media player to consider.  With its sleek interface, large memory capacity, and PC-compatible software, it’s not difficult to see why I’d rather buy a Zune than an Apple iPod Touch.

but how do you know should you ought to purchase a Zune?  Here is some functions you might consider when making your decision.

one. Touch screen elegance: When comparing the Zune Hd using the Apple iPod Touch, I honestly think the Zune does a better job with graphics.  Its Hd quality just adds to the attractiveness with the already lovely display display that is brighter than the iTouch and less complicated to study.

2. The software program: Apple insists you use iTunes software program with every single update and sync you do together with your iPod Touch.  I do not recognize why it will not just treat the iTouch like a drive, but it does not.  This really is exactly where Microsoft gets it correct.  For your Zune Hd, they produced a software program that is PC-compatible (in contrast to iTunes) so your Pc does not turn into a slug and it is possible to truly function together with your Zune.  What a concept!

3. Zune Hd Quickplay navigation: I am a Windows individual.  As a lot as I despise Microsoft itself, I like to subdivide my things into shortcuts and folders.  With an iTouch, I cannot truly do that.  but with all the Zune HD’s Quickplay technologies, you’ll be able to navigate to folders making use of shortcuts for your not too long ago played products or most employed tracks.

This beats out the iPod Touch in several ways, because with iPod, you only get so a lot of application icons to select from and that’s it.  but with the Zune, you’re permitted to add shortcuts to your icons and navigate through without having so much scrolling.

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Ought To You Purchase A Zune Hd Or An Apple IPod Touch 32 GB?

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I am currently unemployed and collecting Illinois unemployment benefits. If I take a new job as a non-employee contractor for a new company then I am technically self employed, correct? If so, would I be eligible to continue collecting unemployment benefits while I am in the start up period of that career and not making any income?

In NY, sub contractors have a LOT of limitations and cannot collect unemployment. they are technically working from themselves. I don't know how thye would find out that information, which you are probably required to declare to collect the benefits.

Illinois unemployment benefits and how they relate to a new small business owner?

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