i kind of think this is pretty perfect....i adore the layered jewelry w/ a hint of turquoise and i need that china....hope y'all had a fabulous memorial weekend.  we just rolled into town and my house is a disaster so i am pulling myself off of the computer so i can unpack (it's real hard though)!*images courtesy of ruffles and pleats, the pie and the apron life, suziebee&nb...

What's the deal with workshops?

One of my students recently asked me about workshops: what are they, how are they different from conferences, and is it a worth attending them?When it comes to workshops there is huge variation across and within CS subfields, but I'll try to answer generally.ScaleOne might define workshops as conferences on a smaller scale. They usually last anywhere from half a day to several days. They are usually single-track (i.e., only one thing is happening...

TOP TIPS FOR SIGNING YOUR FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT

We come across lots of up and coming sports talents looking for advice about signing contracts.Christian Edwards, Partner and Sports Law expert at JCP Solicitors, a leading law firm based in Swansea, gives Sport Wales a few insights into what an up and coming sportsperson should be aware of when signing on the dotted line...Many professional sports contracts are based on certain standard terms set...