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slugbug tees off

Loosely Speaking

She certainly has “mad skills&# compared to the other kiddos. She hit all 3 times at bat. I’d put her at #2 just behind her friend Jose who is quite the slugger (and whose grandpa played for the Cubs).

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Why Good Copywriting Goes Bad: Ignorance | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

You have to be a pregnant woman in the morning and a retired trucker in the afternoon. Foreign language copywriters or professional translators skilled at intercultural communications adapt your key messages to targets whose cultural values and references can differ significantly. You should know a little about everything.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

However, if they go to develop skills like writing and critical thinking, to learn more about the world and to connect with future leaders, then university is invaluable. I have used those skills almost every day of my working life. And now I coach public speaking skills. I did an Arts degree (Modern Languages).

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Time to think about the retirement fund.&# “We get to retire? No one ever told me that…&# We both know there’s no retirement fund in what we do. A chance to show off all of my skills and convey the sense that “hey, I can do this for you too.&# We’re bloggers. My blog is my proof of purchase.

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