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proofreading rates advice?
sybness
Hey all--I have been asked if I want to proofread four journal articles (7,000 - 8,000 words each). The job is straightforward: no fact-checking or formatting (beyond ensuring the text adheres to the Chicago style), just checking for writing errors (spelling, typos, etc.) The last time I did this kind of work on other people's stuff I was paid €600 for 4 long chapters from a PhD thesis; I'm thinking considerably less for this job, obviously.

Any thoughts or sites I can check regarding standard rates? Many thanks, in advance...

Happy belated birthdays to raisin and melograna!!!
sybness

Hope you both celebrated thoroughly!!


TGIF
sybness
 I have decamped to my dad's place (he's away at a conference) to chill out away from life-with-a-teenager and to get some thesis writing/editing done. I have just submitted a decent abstract to a conference and lecturing is going well. I seem to be getting good feedback from my students and have even gotten them to ask questions during lectures. I am now settled with a glass of wine and an evening of uncensored TV to come. Life is good.

Happy weekend everyone!

please sir, can I have some more?
sybness
Apparently today is World Mental Health Day.

Does this mean we all get an extra dollop of mental heath? 'Cause I could do with some.

procrastination, continued
sybness

It is a truth universally denied that most people in Ireland haven't read Ulysses.

Moving sucks
sybness
'Nuff said. Who knew I had so many random sample size cosmetics?

delayed reaction
sybness
William Gibson has described jet lag as the delay between your body's arrival and the arrival of your soul--a time lapse presumably caused by the unnatural speed of air travel.

His definition never resonated with me before so I dismissed it. However, this week it rings true for me somehow. I have felt deeply spacy and not altogether 'here' since we got back.

Regressing
sybness
I'm not usually a fan of Sesame Street nostalgia, but something made me take this test. My results are nerdy in the extreme.



Your Score: Bert


You scored 77% Organization, 61% abstract, and 45% extroverted!




This test measured 3 variables.


First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean.


Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type.


Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself.


You are very organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted.



Here is why are you Bert.


You are both very organized. You almost always know where your belongings are and you prefer things neat. You may even enjoy cleaning and find it therapeutic. Bert is a big neat freak and gets quite annoyed when Ernie makes a big mess.


You both are sometimes concrete and sometimes abstract thinkers. Bert is probably a bit more concrete in his bottlecap collecting addiction and his love of the weather. He does show his abstract side when he sings and performs his "Doin' The Pidgeon" song. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course.


You are both somewhat introverted. Bert is probably more introverted, because he spends most of his time either with Ernie or alone. Still he has no problem being around other people in his role as chairman of "The National Association of 'W' Lovers." Like Bert, you probably like to have some time to yourself, but you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of social situations.


The other possible characters are

Oscar the Grouch

Big Bird

Snuffleupagus

Ernie

Elmo

Kermit the Frog

Grover

Cookie Monster

Guy Smiley

The Count


If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want to tell me your favorite Sesame Street character, I can total them up and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!




Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

I'm *so* not a Republican... not even the Irish kind
sybness

I am:
-9%
Republican.
"You're a damn Commie! Where's Tailgunner Joe when we need him?"

Are You A Republican?

(no subject)
sybness
Can anyone recommend some seriously effective earplugs that I can use both on a plane and when I'm sleeping? Availability in the UK is kind of crucial. Thanks!