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Absent without Leave - Managing Absence in the Workplace
According to the Institute of Psychiatry (April 2005), for the first time, stress, anxiety and depression have overtaken physical ailments as the most common cause of long-term absence from work. With sickness absence reportedly costing employers an average of ?522 per employee per year (or an average of 10 lost working days), there are good reasons to look closely at the root causes of absenteeism and, where possible, provide early intervention to support employees in regaining their health.Short-term absenceShort-term absence is usually defined as a period of absence of less than ten consecutive working days, and will usually be as a result of the employee suffering from a minor medical condition.Persistent short-term sickness is one of the most common problems employers have to face. Arranging temporary cover when an employee is off sick may not always be viable, and is often both disruptive and costly. Many employers therefore adopt the approach

ct the "VIDEO_TS" sub-folder and press OK.

2.3 Wait while the program analyzes the contents of DVD.

2.4 Press the "Re-Author" button. In the right frame you'll see the contents of your disks split into different groups: Menus (all animated menus from the disk), Main Movie (movie itself) and, probably Extra (advertising materials and bonuses). The contents of each frame can be previewed in the bottom left frame so you can decide what to keep and what to discard.

2.5 Drag (with your mouse) contents from the Main Movie section in the right frame (DVD Browser) to the top left frame (Re-Authored

Six Safe Decorating Ideas For Your Work Space
I have been in places of employment where the company is very particular about what you may do to your work space. Whether for reasons of aesthetics or potential damage to surfaces, as employees we are required to adhere to company rules.With most traditional methods of decoration there is the potential to cause damage. Sticky tape has a tendency to lift paint, poster-tac may leave oily residue or lift paint, and thumb tacks leave unsightly holes in walls.Here are some alternative ideas for personalizing your work space.1. Use magnets to dress up a filing cabinet. It could be a souvenir magnet from your latest holiday, or just something you like the look of from the local shop. My favourite option to use is a set of magnetic words, called magnetic poetry. These are brilliant for a writer or anyone who likes to play with words. Magnets also create changeable and interesting displays on whiteboards. Do not place magnets on to your computer or any o

You need to make a backup copy of your favourite DVD movie and keep the original quality? Not a problem if the original disk is single-layered, in this case the only thing you have to do is to get a blank DVD-R and make a copy. The difficulty is, most movies are actually recorded on double-layered disks and therefore are impossible to copy to single-layer DVD without loss of quality. The ideal solution here would be to make a full copy on a double-layered DVD-R. But, unfortunately, this solution is only available for those who have relatively new DVD recorders, and if you have an older model it won't be possible for you to create double-layer backup copy. Of course, there is always an option to buy new model of DVD recorder, but why getting a new one if the old one still works?

So, the best solution for backing up your DVD is to use two single-layered disks.

It will take two additional programs to do so: DVD Shrink (to split the movie on two disks) and DVD Decrypter (this utility allows bypassing copy protection measures and make a full copy of DVD; also this program is able to burn recordable DVDs).

The only drawback of such method is that only the actual movie will be copied and interactive menus probably will be sacrificed. On the other hand, this method is completely free and doesn't require any commercial software.

Ok, let's begin.

1. Copy DVD to hard drive

1.1 Insert DVD that you want to back up in the DVD drive.

1.2 Run DVD Decrypter

1.3 Make sure that in the "Mode" pop-up menu the "File" checkbox is checked, activate it if it is not.

1.4 In the "Source" menu, select the source DVD drive (the one with the disk to be copied inside).

1.5 Make sure there is enough free space on your hard-drive, the required amount can be viewed in the bottom right corner of the program window.

1.6 In the "Destination" section, press on the button with folder icon on it and specify a target folder where the copy will be stored.

1.7 Press the large button with hard-drive picture on it. The copying process will begin.

1.8 If everything is fine, you'll see the following message:

1.9 Close DVD Decrypter.

2. Preparing the first disk for the recording.

2.1 Run DVD Shrink.

2.2 Press the "Open Files" button and select the folder that contains DVD copy from the previous step. Select the "VIDEO_TS" sub-folder and press OK.

2.3 Wait while the program analyzes the contents of DVD.

2.5 Drag (with your mouse) contents from the Main Movie section in the right frame (DVD Browser) to the top left frame (Re-Authored D

Time for Re-Conditioning?
Have you pulled up to the gas pump lately and thought about how cheap gas is? If so, that's called conditioning. We've been conditioned over the last few months by the high gas prices that $2 per gallon is cheap. I'm sure the oil companies hope it stays there, and they've conditioned us to accept it.Look inside your restaurant. Have you conditioned your customers to accept mediocre food, service, or cook times? Are your employees conditioned knowing you accept the lowest standards possible and they can come in late, out of uniform, and be unproductive? It’s never too late to re-condition the team. It’s not so important where you are today, but rather what you are doing about it.Get a jump on New Year’s Resolutions and take the month of December to re-focus on recipes, procedures, cook times, and cleanliness in the back of the house. Make a commitment to uniform standards and attendance policies. Ask the staff for input on how to make your restaura

you to create double-layer backup copy. Of course, there is always an option to buy new model of DVD recorder, but why getting a new one if the old one still works?

So, the best solution for backing up your DVD is to use two single-layered disks.

Ok, let's begin.

1. Copy DVD to hard drive

1.1 Insert DVD that you want to back up in the DVD drive.

1.2 Run DVD Decrypter

1.3 Make sure that in the "Mode" pop-up menu the "File" checkbox is checked, activate it if it is not.

1.4 In the "Source" menu, select the source DVD drive (the one with the disk to be copied inside).

1.5 Make sure there is enough free space on your hard-drive, the required amount can be viewed in the bottom right corner of the program window.

1.6 In the "Destination" section, press on the button with folder icon on it and specify a target folder where the copy will be stored.

1.7 Press the large button with hard-drive picture on it. The copying process will begin.

1.8 If everything is fine, you'll see the following message:

1.9 Close DVD Decrypter.

2. Preparing the first disk for the recording.

2.1 Run DVD Shrink.

2.2 Press the "Open Files" button and select the folder that contains DVD copy from the previous step. Select the "VIDEO_TS" sub-folder and press OK.

2.3 Wait while the program analyzes the contents of DVD.

2.5 Drag (with your mouse) contents from the Main Movie section in the right frame (DVD Browser) to the top left frame (Re-Authored

Teachers And Public Service Workers Get A Mortgage Break
Teachers and public service workers can qualify to purchase a home with as little as $500 or 1% of the sales price of their own money, whichever is less. In addition, they will have less restrictive guidelines than is normally required from borrowers for a mortgage.This program is 100% financing of the purchase price under the FNMA’s MYCommunityMortgage Program. You can even borrow another 5% with a community loan through a bank. This could pay for your closing costs and property tax and insurance reserves. That’s a total of 105%. That means if you qualified, you could buy a home with only $500 into the deal. The program restricts income limitations to 100% of the area’s median income. However, there are a number of areas in the country where 120% is allowed. There are even other areas that do not have these income restrictions. You can check these areas out for yourself on the web.The eligible professions are teachers or administrators at the elementary or

tive menus probably will be sacrificed. On the other hand, this method is completely free and doesn't require any commercial software.

Ok, let's begin.

1. Copy DVD to hard drive

1.1 Insert DVD that you want to back up in the DVD drive.

1.2 Run DVD Decrypter

1.3 Make sure that in the "Mode" pop-up menu the "File" checkbox is checked, activate it if it is not.

1.4 In the "Source" menu, select the source DVD drive (the one with the disk to be copied inside).

1.5 Make sure there is enough free space on your hard-drive, the required amount can be viewed in the bottom right corner of the program window.

1.6 In the "Destination" section, press on the button with folder icon on it and specify a target folder where the copy will be stored.

1.7 Press the large button with hard-drive picture on it. The copying process will begin.

1.8 If everything is fine, you'll see the following message:

1.9 Close DVD Decrypter.

2. Preparing the first disk for the recording.

2.1 Run DVD Shrink.

2.2 Press the "Open Files" button and select the folder that contains DVD copy from the previous step. Select the "VIDEO_TS" sub-folder and press OK.

2.3 Wait while the program analyzes the contents of DVD.

2.5 Drag (with your mouse) contents from the Main Movie section in the right frame (DVD Browser) to the top left frame (Re-Authored

What's YOUR Angle?
So how can you make your article worth reading?It's all about the angle...You are about to write an article. Your reasons are your own. Maybe it's a promotional article to gain publicity. Maybe it's a contribution to a company newsletter or journal. Maybe you just want to write articles for fame, fortune, or both...No matter why you're writing an article, it's your responsibility to make it interesting.So how can you make your article worth reading? It's all about the ANGLE.First pick your topic. For example, let's say your topic is something that many people may find themselves yawning about. We hear a lot about diet pills. How can you "spice up" your topic? You need an angle!Then you need to decide what aspect of the thing you want to write about. Are you selling diet pills? Lots of people are. Is there anything new or particular interesting in the world of diet pills that people are interested in that you know about? Is it p

e viewed in the bottom right corner of the program window.

1.6 In the "Destination" section, press on the button with folder icon on it and specify a target folder where the copy will be stored.

1.7 Press the large button with hard-drive picture on it. The copying process will begin.

1.8 If everything is fine, you'll see the following message:

1.9 Close DVD Decrypter.

2. Preparing the first disk for the recording.

2.1 Run DVD Shrink.

2.2 Press the "Open Files" button and select the folder that contains DVD copy from the previous step. Select the "VIDEO_TS" sub-folder and press OK.

2.3 Wait while the program analyzes the contents of DVD.

2.5 Drag (with your mouse) contents from the Main Movie section in the right frame (DVD Browser) to the top left frame (Re-Authored

Do You Need a Copywriter for Directions to the Emergency Room?
If you are marketing an online business as an army of one...and many of us are...then communicating effectively is critical to your success. Notice that I did not say good writing or good copywriting, but communicating effectively. Is there a difference?Imagine you are on a business trip in an unfamiliar city. It's late in the evening and you decide to walk back to the hotel after a dinner meeting. You are in the financial district. The streets are nearly empty.Suddenly you are short of breath and feel pain in your chest and down your arm. There are only two people nearby. One is a dapper Oxford don in town to receive an award at the university Linguistics Society. The other is a scruffy bum spitting through the holes in his bridgework while fondling a paper bagged bottle of Thunderbird wine.You plead for directions to the nearest emergency room. The Oxford don in perfectly stuctured English tells you that he knows less about the area than you do but

ct the "VIDEO_TS" sub-folder and press OK.

2.3 Wait while the program analyzes the contents of DVD.

2.5 Drag (with your mouse) contents from the Main Movie section in the right frame (DVD Browser) to the top left frame (Re-Authored DVD).

2.6 Select "Compression settings" tab in the right frame.

2.7 In the pop-up menu in "Video" section, select "No Compression".

2.8 Note the bar on top. The green color indicates which part of the movie will fit to standard single-layered disk, and the red color indicates the part that won't fit. But the most interesting thing here is the number at the end of the green scale, usually 4 664MB. This is the capacity of standard DVD recordable disk.

2.9 Now we have to select the part of the movie which will be on the first disk

2.10 Press "Set StartEnd Frames" in the top right corner of the "Re-Authored DVD" frame.

The selection window for the first and last frames of the movie will appear. For the first disk we need to change the position of the last frame in the "End Frame" section. This can be done by using slider and scrolling buttons (this will allow selecting last frame with the accuracy within one second) or by using "Chapter" drop-down list (this way allows which chapter of the movie will be first). It's better to preserve chapters and use the second method.

2.11 When selecting chapters or frames, try to keep the "Total Size" value as close to 4.464MB as possible, but not exceeding it. When you finish selecting it, remember the last chapter on this disk or the time for the last frame and record it somewhere. This information will be necessary for the creation of the second disk.

2.12 Press OK. If the red bar is gone and only the green one remains, you've done everything right.

3. Recording first disk

3.1 Press the "Backup!" button.

3.2 In the "Select backup target" drop-down menu select "Image File and burn with DVD Decrypter".

3.3 In the "Select target image file" field specify the folder that will contain temporary image file. Make sure that there is enough space by using "Space Required" & "Space Available in Folder" items that are located below.

3.4 Press OK.

3.5 After pressing OK the temporary image file will be created. The window will appear, allowing you to see what part of the movie is being processed at this moment and the estimation of total time required. Usually this process takes no longer than five minutes. After the image file is complete, DVD Shrink will close and DVD Decrypter will start.

3.6 After DVD Decryp

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