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Stock Up and Save Guide
on 12/04/2017 - 07:28 amFollow This Guide: Stock Up and Save
1. Seasonal Produce - Apples, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Citrus Fruits, Dates, Kiwi, Kale, Mushrooms, Onions, Pomegranates, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash
2. Holiday Items - Eggnog, Frozen Pies, Cranberry Sauce, Marshmallows, Sparkling Cider, Deli Platters
3. Baking Goods - Flour, Sugar, Butter, Cream, Cake Mixes, Bread, Pie Crusts, Whipped Cream
4. Canned Foods - Soups, Condensed Milk, Vegetables, Fruits, Sauce
5. Clearance - All Thanksgiving decorations, table settings, and products
6. Golf Gear - Everything Golf!
7. Sales - Jewelry, Toys, Electronics...
5 Facts You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence
on 11/19/2017 - 08:30 am5 Facts You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
1. By 2020, 85% of customer interactions will be managed without a human
2. By 2018, 6 billion connected devices will proactively ask for support
3. By 2018, "Customer Digital Assistants" will recognize customers by face and voice
4. 80% of executives believe A.I. improves worker performances
5. By 2020, A.I. will replace 16% of American jobs...so start diversifying your portfolios!
Take Photos Like a Pro
on 11/13/2017 - 07:22 amTake Photos Like a Pro
1. Up Close & Personal - Snap close-ups. Keep it simple. The less distraction, the better.
2. Flash Off - Keep the flash closed and increase ISO.
3. Design - Look for cool patterns in architecture, textiles etc..
4. Bird's Eye View - Choose unusual angles instead of the basic eye-level view
5. Mirror Effect - Keep an eye out for perfect symmetry in photo ops
6. Shine On - Know where the light is coming from, makes a huge difference!
7. Off the Grid - Line up your subject at either 1/3 to the right or left of the frame (and/or top/bottom)
8. To the Max - Invest in a lens with a huge aperture - go from OK pics to kick-ass ones!
Top 5 Films About Work and Career
on 11/11/2017 - 09:10 amIn November, all of us need an extra boost of energy and motivation!
Directory Of Oakville presents you with a selection of films that will get you up and moving!
Top 5 films about work and career:
- "Margin Call" (2011); - "The Iron Lady" (2011);- "The Pursuit of Happiness" (2006); - "Up in the Air" (2009); - "Erin Brockovich" (2000).Wishing you good luck and inspiration!
