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I am very good at "proof-reading" written material. I did this in college for a few friends and, eventually, when I became an English tutor. I know that people have many people look over their writing before having it published so I was curious if there was a way to actually become someone that does that for a living. What would the job-title be and how would I find something along that line of work?

Well, you do have professional proofreaders. However, what you are looking for might actually be more like copy editing. Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_editing

There are companies you can sign up with and tests you can take. As for as I know, in most cases, they will expect that you have some sort of higher education. Preferably a relevant one.

I am in the translation business myself, and we use a lot of proofreaders. However we use the kind of proofreader that can correct the entire translation i.e. one who is an expert in both languages.

Anyway, the principle should be the same. In many cases you work as a freelancer and take on assignments through agencies, specialised websites/ databases, and from personal clients. Being a freelancer has its advantages and its disadvantages. If you get a lot of work, it mainly has advantages since it pays well and you decide when to work. If you don't get a lot of work, well... you get the idea.

Alternatively you might be permanently employed with an agency or company that deals with this sort of thing. Presumably your title then would be “editor” of some kind.

To answer your question, first of all I would make sure that I can show that I am qualified. One thing you could do is to take a proofreading or copy editing course. Even if you don't directly need it, it will look great on your CV. It will also familiarise you with the symbols used in the industry.

Another great thing is experience. Maybe you could find some sort of assistant position in a field that has something to do with editing. It’s not mandatory, but it certainly is helpful.

Then you can start by signing up with agencies and databases that deal with this. It should be easy to use google to find them. I would expect that most agencies will send you a test (that is fairly standard in the translation game).

Good luck.

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I know mythic creatures like mermaids, dragons, and centaurs were never real and were based on old tales and mythology. I even heard that mermaids were, in reality, manatees or sea-cows.

What I'm curious about is if UNICORNS are actually real? I mean, it doesn't sound too out-of-the-ordinary to me. Lots of creatues have horns on their heads and there are many creatures with skull deformaties. I was even thinking that unicorns might have just been a mutation of the horse that people eventually killed to extinction.

Unicorns: Real?

No, not real.

Would have been kind of neat, but unfortunately they are 100% fiction.

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17/f I use my treadmill everyday and I do this one work out i burn 750 calories for an hour. I do it where I go up hill. On the highest level. And it takes you up and down. My question is does anyone know if this kind of workout helps target my mid section?

Yes it will. It wont be as much as a direct workout but it will definitely hit the area. I would assume that the lower abdominals and the lower back would be used the most.

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Why does watching porn on a website screw up my internet? I figured if I wasn't downloading anything onto my computer, it shouldn't be a problem. Any insight?

I agree with the answer below.

I just wanted to add one or two things. Many of those kinds of sites are malicious. I.e. their real intent is to download malware (viruses, spyware, etc) onto your pc. Obviously they try to do this without you knowing about it.

Surfing for anything implies a certain risk, however sites with porn, cracks for programs/games, download of copyrighted software/movies, etc, are far riskier.

Apart from a good virus program, you should also have a firewall running. Even then there are no guarantees, but your chances will certainly be better.

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how is secondhand smoke worst than firsthand smoke for people? i dont understand. like both of my parents smoke in the house and i try to stay away from it as best as i can like i go in my room and stuff butthe smell still travels throughout the house so im getting more harmed than the people actually smoking? how does that even make sense? it just confuses me...

Second hand smoke is not more harmful. You are inhaling a diluted version of the smoke, so it is not as bad for you as for the person smoking. Similarly, the less you inhale, the less harmful it is.

So, its good that you are doing what you are doing. It is minimising the effects.

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i had sex with my girl and sperm entered through the entrance of the vagina but the penis did not penetrate the hymen.can the girl be pregnant?

Why would you rate Razhie a 1?

The answer is correct. If sperm entered the vagina, then the girl can get pregnant...

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i had 3 cups of coffe with half and half milk
celrey
sum meat
and very little fiber one with skim milk

is it ok if i eat more cerela?

will i gain weight?

i havnt been eating for this past week

As the answer below said, what you are doing to yourself is very dangerous.

Apart from everything mentioned below, starvation style diets digest your muscle mass first, which destroys your metabolism. The last thing you want to lose is your lean muscle.

Then there are the countless other health issues.

But enough about that. The important part of this question is what you should be doing.

You need to eat regular meals. Forget about gaining weight for now, this is far more important, we are talking about your future life here. If you find that you are unable to do this, talk to someone who can get you some help. I am not kidding here, this can really cause serious damage.

I can give you advice on what to eat, on how to get yourself back on track with meals & exercise, but for now its just important that you start eating regularly.

Its ok to eat more cereal, you should also supplement that with vegetables or fruit. You need a good fat source as well (I do mean "need"). There are better and worse fats, and those from fish, nuts, good quality oils (e.g. olive oil, canola), olives, etc are neccessary for our health. Make sure you eat some today in some context or another.

More protein is also ok and if you have vitamin pills in the house take one with your next meal.

This is enough to get you started. Again, if you find that you are unable to go back to a normal eating plan, please talk to someone.

Good luck.

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I have some concerns and I just want someone to maybe help me ease them. This is the first time I am weight training to lose weight, and I am just concerned that since I am not doing as much cardio and since muscle weights more than fat that it's going to be hard for me to tell if I am getting results. I heard from the trainers that if I do a good solid weight training for 30 min of almost non stop weight training that I will lose about 500 calories per session and that those calories will continue to burn over the next day or two, where as with cardio that wont happen, as soon as I stop it's done. Now I am definately sweating way more than when I just do cardio and I can really feel my body working, but how am I going to be able to tell if I am going in the direction of my goals if the scale is not going down persey...do i check inches? I am still doing cardio, don't get me wrong, I am doing it about 3-4 times a week, I am just focusing more on burning the calories through the weight training. Ok thank you for the advice.

Hey there.

Its great that you are combining the two together, a cardio and weight lifting combo is about as effective as it gets.

You do not need to worry about not noticing the effects. For one thing, do not expect to gain a lot of muscle. Weight training for weight loss is about muscle preservation not muscle gain. The body works in such a way that it can lose or gain weight, not both at the same time (even if we are talking about two different things).

The problem is that when losing weight it is very easy to lose lean muscle. This slows your metabolism leading to the yo-yo effect you have been experiencing. Weight training will minimise this effect. However, to actually gain weight from weight lifting, you need a calorie surplus.

So, you will not lose as much weight, but this weight should be almost entirely fat. Unless of course you push too hard, then you will drop muscle as well. In most cases 1 to 2 pounds a week is recommended.

Also, pay special attention to your protein intake when weight lifting. It might be a good idea to look into getting some whey supplements.

Good luck :)

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i turn on my computer and it says "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM" i googled how to fix it, but it isnt helping. for starters, i dont have the windows xp cd they're talking about. someone please help! my life is on my computer and i dont have it saved other places :/

Ok, just a couple of things to add.

First, you can always try to back up your data without fixing the computer (I would). Just take out the hard disk and put it into a working machine. Or have someone do it for you if you do not know how.

It should be possible to access the files through the windows running on the other computer.

Next, if you do get into safemode like described below, you can try a system restore. The computer should ask you automatically if you want to do one. However, I would first say no and back up the files. Then go in again and say yes. Pick a date from before you had problems and it might help.

Good luck

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is there any workouts i can do that will help my stamina for sports such as Football, Basbeall, Basketball and Track besides running?

Im 14/m btw

Like the person below implied, stamina exercises for sports where you run generally involve running.

That being said, very often what one sees is a lot of long distance running. I would recommend having a look at interval training. This involves mixing different exercise intensities, and creates a training routine that is more closely related to the actual requirements of a game.

Here are a few links. The first link describes the basic principles and then has some specific suggestions for what they call "multi-sprint sports". The second is a suggestion specifically for basketball.

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/intervaltraining.html

http://www.menshealth.com/men/weight-loss/abs-diet/basketball-interval-training/article/e6e7665d38b50110VgnVCM10000013281eac

Otherwise just use google to get more samples and ideas for your specific sports.

Good luck.

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Hey. I'm 16/f and i'm not really fat, but i'm a little bigger. i guess i have what you'd call a gut. not really big, i mean it's hideable with jeans and stuff, but i know it's there and i really want to lose it. but whatever i do like sit ups or something, it only works my abs and not the lower section where i need to lose. any suggestions? like some good workout? i already eat healthy and everything, it's just whatever workout i do never seems to help. thanks!

Sadly no exercise can remove this fat. Humans can either lose weight or gain weight. When our bodies are losing weight, fat is pulled from all over. Genetics determines if one area is (under) emphasised.

Its a myth that training a body part will slim it down.

So, you have two choices:

1. You can lose weight (eventually the fat will come from your problem area). For this you need a negative calorie balance. Cardio is ideal here as a form of exercise. Full body resistance training is great too.

2. You can accept it as it is.

Short of surgery there are no other options.

Good luck.

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im pretty skinny everywhere except my calves and thighs... quick easy exercises can i do to make them thinner quickly?

No exercises can thin them out. Humans are unable to target fat loss to a specific area through exercise. That means that the only thing we can do is drop our overall fat percentage and, eventually, the fat will come from there too. Unfortunately its genetics that determines if one area is emphasised over another.

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Don't ask me why, ok? I need to know how long you can go without eating before something bad happens? I don't want to die but I need to lose weight and I have tried it all.

please don't judge me. :(

Your system will backfire. Weight loss through starvation slows your metabolism and digests your muscle mass (even if you drink protein shakes).

Eventually you will have to eat and you will regain your lost weight and then some. Furthermore you will look worse since you will have eroded your lean muscle and replaced it with more fat.

The advice below is a bit dangerous because it condones this plan. You should not skip eating for one day let alone two weeks. Fluids and protein shakes are no replacement for proper nutrition. If you are young (e.g. a teen) its even worse for you.

I am certainly not judging you as you can tell, but you have to abandon this plan. It simply will not work.

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hi, im 17f 5'10 and i weigh about 185. i dont like the way i look so ive been only eating 2 meals a day with some snacks and ive been trying to eat healthier. its hard to find time to exercise so ive been doing 50-100 sit ups every other day and 20-40 push ups. and i feel like its not enough what are some exersices you suggest that work really well to tone my arms thighs and tummy. i also wanna lose my love handles and i dont know how!! help pleaseee

Hey there.

First off, eating fewer meals is not a great idea. In the end its your total daily calorie intake that matters but eating your food in a few large chunks will leave you feeling drowsy.

Ideally one should eat a few small meals, spaced about 3- 4 hours apart. That way you ask yourself "what am I about to do?" and eat accordingly. If you are going to be active, you can intake more of your carbs and calories to get the right fuel for the exercise. If you are going to nap then a smaller meal low on carbs and fats would be better.

Now, to tone or define an area the key thing is to lower your body fat percentage. Fat cannot be spot reduced (i.e. targetted to an area of the body) so area specific exercises are really only useful for making the muscle grow (or preserving it during weight loss periods).

At the gym I typically see girls focusing way too much on ab and arm exercises. Doing some is great, but the key factor is cardio and diet.

Same goes for the love handles. The only thing humans can do is to lower their body fat percentage. Genetics determine if an area is emphasised over another during weight loss.

Another thing to keep in mind is the need to train opposing muscle groups. If you train your abs, you should also train your lower back so as to avoid posture problems later in life.

Ok, so what should you do? First start doing cardio. Examples include jogging, biking, stair machines, rowing, etc. This should be done at a steady moderate pace and should last at least 20- 30 minutes per session. Depending on your schedule and fitness level, aim to do 3- 6 cardios per week.

Training specific muscle groups is good too as a supplement, but do try to hit all the major muscles. You will look better, feel better, and be healthier.

Joining a gym is always a great idea, both for equipment and motivation. It can certainly be done without it, but a program consisting of cardio and weights is about as good as it gets.

In regards to your diet, eliminate empty calories from anything that has sugar added to it; from junk foods; from saturated fats (found in animal products) and so on. Eat carbs moderately, get your protein from lean sources, and supplement with daily doses of healthy fats.

Check out this short article on which fats to avoid and which to eat:

http://www.healthcastle.com/goodfats-badfats.shtml

Now, all these things that we do can make us healthier and can aid our weight loss efforts. But in the end it all hinges on a negative calorie balance i.e. you have to burn more than you eat.

Good luck.

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So, last night I was at a party without my boyfriend. My boyfriend was home sick, actually, and he said I should totally go to the party anyway without him. Well, I ended up giving this really hott guy a blowjob. My friend was totally telling me that my boyfriend was going to dump me because I was giving another guy head. Is giving someone else a blow job cheating? I haven't told my boyfriend because now I'm afraid he's going to get mad and break up with me. I don't want him to dump me. So, what is the definition of cheating in a relationship? Did I cheat? Should I tell him?

Wait, you are unsure if your boyfriend might be upset? I am honestly not certain if this question is for real.

Of course you cheated and of course he will be mad. I cannot say if he will dump you or not but I am certain that I would terminate the relationship if I were in his place. I am not trying to be mean, but this goes way beyond a little mistake. Most people would consider making out (or less) cheating let alone oral sex.

As for whether you should tell him, well, that really depends on what you want. If you want to deceive him, and to further disrespect him in order to keep him with you, then I guess you shouldn't tell him.

However, if you have any sort of real feelings for this guy then you would respect him enough to tell him, even if it means you might get dumped. No one deserves to be in a dishonest relationship, its one of the most insulting and degrading things possible.

Frankly I am kind of shocked that you are only evaluating this situation from your point of view- what you want, your fear that he will be angry, etc. I would be more concerned with him being hurt rather than him being mad.

Whatever you do, keep this in mind. If he finds out from someone else, he will never, ever forgive you. At that point he will be hurt far more than if he hears it from you now and any chance of reparing the trust between you will be lost forever.

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what kind of card games and board games do you like to play with one other person or a group of people at a party? or even family night?

This might not be entirely what you are looking for but at least you will have more options...

I prefer games that tend to test your friendship lol. If you are still friends at the end of the evening, you have a strong relationship :D

I would go with: Poker (any variant, but Texas Holdem is probably best) or Diplomacy (a game of dealing, backstabbing and strategy) or Junta (a more light hearted and comical game also of dealing and backstabbing, set in a banana republic).

Otherwise, I could also consider something based around roleplaying. Not the hardcore stuff since its not for everyone, but something like a host a mystery type thing if you know what I mean.

Good luck :)

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Is it ok if I only do Cardio for my workout? I go to the gym 4 days a week and the trainer at the gym said I should lift weights twice a week, but I HATE it, it seems to stupid and boring to me. I like to run, go on the eliptical and bike. I pick one each time I go and do it for 45-60 mins. Is 4 days of just cardio bad or should I really lift weights too? Or should I do a bunch of push ups/sit ups and cardio instead of weights? I don't mind doing push ups and sit ups. I just hate weights so much....

19/f, just trying to stay healthy and generally become a little more fit.

What your trainer did was give you an optimal workout routine. You do not need to lift weights to be fit. Marathon runners for example do not lift weights.

Now, that being said, resistance training has some benefits that cardio won't give you such as strengthening your bones. However if you really hate it so much, I doubt you will stick to it. So you might as well not do it. Its not mandatory for fitness by any means.

In regards to the push ups and situps, there's nothing wrong with that except that it only focuses on the front part of your body. Generally its good to train opposing muscles (e.g. abs-lower back) so as to avoid posture problems.

So anyways, doing just cardio is ok. Four times a week is perfectly good too.

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excuse my typing errores im tired from a ten kilmoetre cycle i had to do today =(
ANYWAY!
i need helps with an assignment.

i need to know these tactis for an essay
if you could descirbe them and state why and when they are used.
the tatics i need to know are (sorry if they are not "tactics" as such to you but this is what my teacher has put them under.)
- formation
-offside trap
-counter attack
-zonal marking
-long ball
if you could gave any others that would be mega helpful

it probaly looks like your doing my homework your honesly not. i ned togo into mega detail all im asking from yall is a few pointers =D (and maybe a little explination hehe ) but honestly i have to do alot more than what i just on here

thanks in advance!

Hey there,

This is a big one this time :) I will try to give you a quick overview as best I can.

Formation: This refers to the positions that each player occupies. It is most often denoted by three numbers e.g. 4-4-2 (defenders- midfielders- attackers). However, it can also be more specific such as 4-1-3-2 (which in this case denotes 4 defenders, one defensive midfielder, 3 midfielders and 2 forwards).

The formation one chooses depends on 1. the style of football you want to play and 2. the players available to you. Super defensive teams, like the old Norwegian national team, might show up with something like a 6-3-1. Offensive teams that have fast-paced forwards might play 4-3-3, with two of the forwards playing on the sides as opposed to being in the box.

The best thing when denoting a formation is to use a chart. That way the coach can set up any number of intermediary positions and specific run patterns.


Offside trap

This can be both very effective and very dangerous to implement. This is when defenders pull forward simultaneously to leave the opponent's player (presumably the striker) in an offside position.

In order for this to work, the defensive line has to work as one. Say you have 4 defenders, and three pull forward to expose the enemy striker but one does not, then a very dangerous situation has arisen. The opponent's forward is now no longer marked properly (he may be completely free), and he is free to receive passes from his team- since the presence of the fourth defender keeps him onside.

To make this work you therefore need a very routined defensive line composed of players that work particularly well together, and that can anticipate passes well (since the offside trap should be sprung at a point when it is likely that the opposing team will be looking to pass the ball forward to their striker).

However when it works, it can stop an attack before it ever started.


Counter attack

All teams perform counter attacks. However, as a specific team strategy, it is often used by: teams that are not as good technically as their opponents; teams facing a difficult away game; teams facing opponents that are notoriously attack oriented (e.g. many South American teams, particularly some years back).

Normally the team relying on counter attack will have a solid defence, and tempt the other team to over extend themselves. Once the ball is conquered, they will use the least number of passes to get the ball to the opposing goal. They will aim to finish their attack well before the opposing team has got back into position (as opposed to holding on to the ball and slowly building an attack).

I have the perfect counter attack goal to show you. It is textbook counter attack and, being originally Romanian, I am particularly proud of this one :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvJ62cqrYy4&feature=related


Zonal marking

As opposed to man marking. This is when defenders or midfielders are assigned their own zone.

E.g. you have 4 defenders. One takes the left zone, two split the centre, and one takes the right. This way when an opposing team player does a diagonal run each defender marks him when he is in his zone (more or less).

The opposite, man marking, has defenders assigned to people rather than to zones. That way when an opponent does a diagonal run, the defender follows him.

Both have advantages and disadvantages. Zonal marking is harder to implement because it requires a higher level of co-operation and understanding between the defenders. If only 3 of the 4 defenders are present during an attack, then they will have intuitively create new zones to cover all the defence. However, it is extremely effective in a well oiled defence.

At a very amateur level, I have played on teams where it totally fell apart because one defender could not intuitively understand when to let a man go and when not to.


Long ball

Well when this is used as a specific tactic, it is football at its worst. It involves kicking the ball long and far up the field, with no specific address, and hoping that eventually something positive will come of it. When I was young this was still used fairly extensively by many English clubs.

It has a few advantages: 1. It has the lowest technical/ creative requirement of pretty much any tactic 2. It is not hampered in any way by muddy conditions (one reason it lasted so long in England)- on the contrary, the long balls can get tricky for the opposing team. At the same time teams employing short passing will have a hard time playing their game.

That being said, it barely qualifies as a tactic, and it is very rarely seen in top level football. Teams have improved a lot defensively in the last few decades and this sort of tactic is very ineffective against a decent team. Teams using long ball will often find that they end up squandering what precious attack opportunities they might have had, by mindlessly whacking the ball up the field.

Ok, thats that.

Good luck.

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19/f I joined a gym about 2 weeks ago and this is the schedule I have come up with. What do you think? Is this a good gym routine? I basically just want to loose some fat (nothing major) and just look leaner and more fit, not going for anything major, just kinda trying to stay healthy and fit.

Monday: 45-60minutes of cardio
Tues: Full Body weight lifting, 30 minutes of cardio
Wednesday: Day Off
Thurs: 45-60 min cardio
Fri: Full Body weight lifting, 30 minutes cardio

Then I take the weekends off too, maybe doing an occasional bike ride, tennis session or rock climbing with my boyfriend for "active bonding" hahaha, thanks!

It looks fine as long as you are able to handle that amount of cardio. One hour of cardio is quite a lot, so if you are not that fit ease your way into it. There is no need as such to go for that long if your diet is ok (unless you have specific fitness goals in mind). But there is nothing wrong with it either.

Also make sure your full body routine is designed by someone who knows what they are doing.

Otherwise good for you and good luck :)

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16-f-UK
Ok i want you to pretend im like 6.
never played football beforein my life.
(i have just so you know - and for the record... im not 6)
i need to know how to describe a tackle to me.
step by step. im really struggling... and online thigns are confusing me.
please help
thanks in advance.

Hehe lol, I wonder how many red cards the person below gets :D

Hello again,

Tackling is when you challenge another player for the ball. Imagine two people going for the ball from two sides... one may be already be in possession, but the idea is the same.

Now, for a tackle to be legal (and this is important), the ball has to be between you and the opposing player when you make contact.

So, if you hit the ball and then slide through hitting your opponent, it will be considered legal in most cases (unless it is particularly hard and malicious). However, if you miss the ball and you hit the opponents leg before hitting the ball, it is illegal. The ref will order a freekick if he sees it and maybe a card.

Tackles can be as simple as two people kicking at a ball from two sides, or you can have sliding tackles, but the principle is the same. It is two players, within reach of the ball, challenging for its control.

As much as the person below amused me, you do not have permission to hit and push outside normal football rules. You can shoulder your opponent, but not much more than that. At least on paper... beyond that its up to the ref of course. But the rules are no different than for the normal game.

Another thing that makes a player to player challenge legal or illegal is whether you were going for the ball or the man (or woman). If two players are running side by side rushing for the ball, and they shoulder each other, they are allowed to fight for control of the line to the ball, but they are not allowed to go for the other player as such. Meaning that if the challenge goes beyond what is needed to push the other player away from your direct line to the ball, its a foul.

This can be a bit ambiguos and the ref decides when a player has crossed the line.

So do be careful. Normal football rules still apply :)

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