Month: June 2011

How To E-mail

You think you know how to send and reply to email? This article is from Matt Might, Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, USA.

The problem with email is that people think it’s electronic mail. Email is not mail in electronic form. You are not writing a letter. Few send readable email or tap the deliberative potential of the medium. For example, email should be formatted into points – not paragraphs.

And, you should not always reply above the message you were sent. Many of these tips are already widely followed in academia, where debate and discussion over email have been taking place for decades.

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Find Out How Long You Can Expect To Live

How long can you expect to live? The Longevity Game gives you a peek into your future by identifying the factors that can lead to a healthier, more productive life. Through the game, you get some insight into your daily lifestyle – plus tips on how you can make some positive changes.

While no one can actually predict life expectancy, and The Longevity Game can’t take existing medical conditions into account, the factors you’ll encounter do have a significant impact on longevity. Some of the factors tracked in the game are: weight/body mass index, drinking, smoking, how you handle stress, and driving record.

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