Monday, December 30, 2019

How to decide on whats important and urgent (without a to-do list)

How to decide on whats important and urgent (without a to-do list)How to decide on whats important and urgent (without a to-do list)Dwight Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States between the years, 1953 to 1961.Before this, Eisenhower was a five-star general in the United States Army and served as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II- including the successful invasion of France and Germany from the Western Front.Eisenhower also found time for his personal hobbies including reading, poker, oil painting, golf and also served as the President of Columbia University.In his lifetime, Eisenhower accomplished a lot and sustained high productivity for many years until his death.Today, his methods of productivity have been studied extensively and used successfully by top performing entrepreneurs, professionals, athletes, artists and so on.His best-known technique, the Eisenhower Matrix, is a simple, powerful tool that will help you to better prio ritize your tasks- distinguish between what is important and urgent- and boost your productivity today.Heres how it works.The Eisenhower MatrixThe most urgent decisions are rarely the most important ones.- Dwight EisenhowerFirst popularized in the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (audiobook), The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as Urgent-Important Matrix, consists of four quadrants that help you to decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance.The four quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix are as followsUrgent and important (tasks to do immediately).Important, but leid urgent (tasks to schedule later).Urgent, but bedrngnis important (tasks to delegate to someone else).Neither urgent nor important (tasks to eliminate).Heres what the Eisenhower Matrix looks like.Each quadrant of the Eisenhower matrix can be broken down as follows (in order from top left, top right, bottom left and bottom right)Quadrant 1 Important but notlage urgentTasks in this quadrant dont have a deadline round the corner, but they are important for achieving your goals.Examples include exercising, journaling, studying, family time.Ideally, we should spend majority of our time on tasks in this box,Quadrant 2 Urgent and importantTasks in this box of the Eisenhower matrix include deadlines, crises and problems that require your immediate attention and are also important for achieving your goals.Examples include responding to urgent emails, work deadlines and so on.Tasks in this box should be proactively eliminated in advance, when they were previously in the quadrant 1 box.Quadrant 3 leid important and not urgentTasks in this box of the Eisenhower matrix are typically time-wasting activities that dont help you to achieve your long-term goals.Examples include Mindlessly browsing through social media, surfing the web, playing video games and watching TV.If were being honest, we often spend the majority of our time on activities in this box. Ive personally struggled to stay focu sed and avoid the distractions of YouTube videos on the web.What has worked for me isnt necessarily eliminating activities in this box, but instead minimizing and using them as a reward for my productive hours during the day.Quadrant 4 Urgent but not importantActivities in this box of the Eisenhower matrix are generally urgent interruptions that dont help us to achieve our goals.Examples include responding to urgent emails, phone calls or messages from friends, family or work colleagues.The danger with activities in this box, is that they can often deceptively appear to be quadrant 2 activities.They also give us a sense of achievement and satisfaction from crossing them off our to-do list, when in reality we havent made much progress.Now that weve reviewed the four quadrants of the Eisenhower matrix, heres how you can make the most of the Eisenhower matrix.The difference between urgent and importantThe key to making the most out of the Eisenhower Matrix work is distinguishing betwee n what is urgent and what is important.Urgent tasks are typically time sensitive and require our immediate attention. They force you to be reactive, anxious and stressed.Conversely, important tasks put you in a proactive and strategic mode. They contribute to your long-term goals and give you more time to make better decisions- to avoid stupid decisions.The more time you spend on activities that are important but not urgent, the more proactive and productive you will be.The best ways Ive found to distinguish between urgent and important tasks is toDefine and write down what is important i.e. life goals, core values andPractice self awareness to identify urges or impulses to react to a given task. These tasks are typically urgent.Delegation and OptimisationWe accomplish all that we do through delegation, either to time or to other people Stephen CoveyWhat happens when you dont have enough time for an activity or cant decide how to fit them all inside the Eisenhower matrix?Is there a way to maximize our productivity using the Eisenhower matrix, with the least time and effort spent?The answer to these lies within the use of optimization and delegation.Delegation involves giving away the completion of a task to something or someone else i.e. booking a driver instead of walking, a colleague writing a report or email on your behalf etc.Optimization involves the elimination of anything that is not absolutely necessary for the completion of a goal i.e. cutting out fillers or fluff from a piece of writing, cutting out clients or customers that dont add value etc.Heres how it works, illustrated within this useful 2-step question checklistQ1 (the optimisation question) Does this task need to be done?If yes, go to Q2.If no Eliminate the task entirely.Q2 (the delegation question)- Can this task be delegated to someone else to do it for me?If yes, delegate.If no, assess if the task fits into your life goals and treat accordingly.For example, I used to spend hours over the weekend cleaning my house until running through this checklist and finally delegating important cleaning to a professional cleaner. Although this costs money, it has saved me a lot of time and energy that wouldve been spent cleaning my house.The what, not the how of productivityThe most important part of improving the productivity in our lives isnt the how, its the what i.e What do I actually need to be doing right now? What do I need to delegate and what do I need to eliminate?The Eisenhower matrix is a powerful tool that keeps you accountable to working on what is truly important to you. It forces you to think about what is urgent and important, and helps you to stay in a proactive mode of thinking.By driving a focus on the right whats for you, the Eisenhower matrix could help you to eliminate time-wasting activities and improve your productivity for a lifetime.Mayo Oshin writes atMayoOshin.com, where he shares practical self-improvement ideas and proven science for better health, productivity and creativity.To get practical ideas on how to stop procrastinating and build healthy habits, you can join his free weekly newsletterhere.A version of thisarticleoriginally appeared atmayooshin.comas The Eisenhower matrix How to Decide on Whats Important and Urgent (Without a To-Do List).Footnotes1. Ideas on the Eisenhower matrix are from Stephen Coveys book, The 7 habits of highly effective people.2.The format of this Eisenhower matrix is an adaption of the original. Within the original Eisenhower matrix, the axis moves in the opposite direction i.e. quadrant 1 is urgent and important, and quadrant 4 is not important, not urgent. Regardless, the general concept is still intact.

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Automatic Sweeps in Banking and Brokerage

Automatic Sweeps in Banking and BrokerageAutomatic Sweeps in Banking and BrokerageAn automatic sweep is a programmed order to execute standing instructions that move funds from one account to another. This serves as a convenience for the client, relieving him or her of the need to enter separate instructions each time a transfer of funds is required or desired, or to write and deposit checks. Many applications of automatic sweeps exist, some of which are described below. A Banking Scenario Your bank checking account could have an automatic sweep feature that moves funds to a higher-yielding deposit account such as a money market account (not to be confused with a money market mutual fund) when the balance goes above a given level, one either set by the bank or chosen by you as the depositor. Additionally, the sweep feature may also work in the opposite direction, moving funds from the higher-yielding account to your checking account when the latters balance has dipped below a spe cified level. The Brokerage Scenario Within securities brokerage firms, a traditional cash account pays no interest on cash balances, encouraging clients who are not active traders to keep such balances close to zero. To spare the client and the financial advisor the inconvenience and costs associated with manual withdrawals of funds (especially if the client is to be given a check for deposit elsewhere, such as in a fund), an automatic sweep of funds into an interest-bearing account is often offered as an optional feature. Additionally, the basic structure of the central asset account at a typical brokerage involves the addition of an automatic sweep into the traditional cash brokerage account, plus other features as well. Cash balances typically accumulate in a securities brokerage account as the result of Proceeds from securities salesIncome (dividends, interest, etc.) and distributions from investments held in the accountFunds deposited in anticipation of securities purchase s Even with central asset accounts that earn interest on cash balances, the client still may desire to set up automated sweeps. In particular, the client may need to have cash from dividend and interest payments in one account regularly moved into another for reasons such as these Because the second account is the one from which the client writes checks, makes ATM withdrawals and makes credit card charges, and investment income from the first account is needed to cover these debits.The first account may be a trust account from which the client, as trustee, is obligated to make regular payments of investment income to the holder of the second account. Evolution of Brokerage Sweep Accounts Originally, brokerage sweep accounts used money market funds as their linked interest-bearing accounts. Over time, the corporate treasury departments in leading brokerage firms saw benefits in creating or buying banking subsidiaries and guiding the sweeps to deposit accounts offered by them, rat her than to money market funds. That way, the customer deposits could supply working capital, and reduce the need for higher-cost commercial paper or long-term debt as sources of funding, a second-best alternative to free credits.? In contemporary sweep accounts, the flow of funds automatically goes both ways. Funds are automatically deducted from the interest-bearing linked account when they are needed as payment for securities purchases, checks, and credit card-debit card-ATM card transactions. Most of the leading securities firms either have been acquired by large banks or have been reorganized as bank holding companies themselves as a way to qualify for TARP rettung aus not funds in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. This has accelerated the push towards targeting the sweeps to banking accounts offered in-house. Manual Sweeps Curiously, and inexplicably, even the leading brokerage firms have failed to program capabilities for truly automated sweeps of dividends and inte rest between accounts. Instead, the journal entries to create these sweeps often are calculated and entered manually by brokerage staff, typically sales assistants, at the close of each month. Given that genuinely automatic (i.e., programmed) reinvestment of dividends into additional shares of stock or mutual funds has been around for decades, this lack of basic functionality is especially remarkable. Rather, truly computerized pre-programmed automatic sweeps between brokerage accounts tends to be confined to set dollar amounts moved on a monthly basis.

Friday, December 20, 2019

Environmental Engineering Division Offers Funding Opportunitie...

Environmental Engineering Division Offers Funding Opportunitie... Environmental Engineering Division Offers Funding Opportunitie... Environmental Engineering Division Offers Funding Opportunities for 2017Jan. 13, 2017 For the second year, the ASME Environmental Engineering Division (EED) is offering funding opportunities to assist in the development of programs that promote environmental education through its Education Support Program Awards initiative. The deadline to submit a proposal for one of several grants the teilen plans to award this year is Feb. 15.Launched in 2016, the Education Support Program Awards program was designed to help promote the importance of environmental engineers, who use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to make the air, water and land better and safer for humans.The program provides a maximum of $25,000 per year to students, educators and EED members who propose interesting ways to encourage environmental education opportunities in their communities. Up to five proposals will be funded each year, with a limit of $5,000 per award. Last years winning proposals included entries from Philadelphia University, the University of Akron, and collaborations from the Wind Energy Student Organization and Iowa State University, and Project Lead the Way, Marshalltown High School and Iowa State University.Each proposal should include a description of the proposed project brief professional biographies of the principal project participants a proposed budget requesting no more than $5,000 and a letter from the proposers school or business stating that the project has institutional support and that the institution will receive and manage funds provided by ASME.Program proposals, which should be a maximum of five pages in length, should be e-mailed no later than Feb. 15 to Martin Edelson, Environmental Engineering Division Executive Committee, at edelsonm2asme.org. For more information on the EED Education Support Program, visit www.asme.org/engineering-topics/environmental-engineering/eed-program-funds-environmental-education.

Monday, December 16, 2019

Skills Tech Employees Need - The Muse

Skills Tech Employees Need - The MuseSkills Tech Employees Need If youre looking for a top tech job, youll need to up your game. Sure, your field is in high demand and has a low supply of qualified professionals. And in my years helping technical recruiters attract tech talent, Ive heard their most common complaint there are just too many recruiters trying to get your attention. But Ive also heard that geschftlicher umganges look for something that some tech workers just dont have soft skills.Soft skills are things like collaboration, leadership, and critical thinking. Some companies even prioritize these skills more than pure tech talent when looking for their next great hire, says Jamie Seward, engineering director of recruiting for tech staffing agency Modis. In fact, a recent study that analyzed millions of job postings found that, even for highly technical jobs, 25 percent of the required skills were soft skills.This means that you gain even more negotiating power with potential employers when you bring strong soft skills to the table. So if you want to gain the best opportunities, read on.Be a dicke bretter bohren mssen SolverSome intel from the other side One huge topic in the hiring world is how to find and hire critical thinkers. Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and problem solving are a must as companies continue to blur the lines between business and IT, says Michelle Wingard, co-founder of Dynamo, an IT consulting and recruiting firm.Build this skill with empathetic thinking. Do you see common frustrations around you? What is the best way to solve these problems with technology? This is your opportunity to make an impact and create value for others.Work on Your CommunicationThe professional business kind. This includes writing, listening, and presentation skills. Technology is no longer in a silo. It touches everything- and can improve everything, so everyone wants a piece of it.That means that people from all departments will want solutio ns you have to offer, but you need to really listen if you want to understand their needs. And you wont be able to share your solution with leadership if you have trouble speaking about and presenting your ideas.Build your communication skills by practicing active listening and look for opportunities to speak up in meetings. The more you practice, the more youll improve.Learn More About New York Life TechnologyOur Officelandsee Their Open Jobs At New York Life TechnologyShow Youre a People PersonTechnology is getting more complex and, thanks to the Internet of things, its becoming intertwined with more intricate products. This means many types of skills are brought to the table, which means many people- and a lot of chairs- will be around that table.No matter how great you are at your technical skill set, if you cant play nicely, then you wont last long. Boost your collaboration credibility by seeking out opportunities to work in a group environment, especially cross-functional team s, suggests Donavan McDonald, president of Belcan TechServices who has more than 30 years in technical recruitment.Always Ask QuestionsThose who really want to know the why about what theyre doing are more likely to get things done correctly the first time, explains Seward. They uncover flaws early while these issues are less costly and time-consuming to fix.Curiosity also leads to creativity and innovation. Why? Curious people arent content to just do things they way theyve always been done, especially without a full understanding of the reason behind them and looking into ways they might be done better.How to Show Off Your Soft SkillsHaving soft skills only helps you if you can demonstrate that you have them. Here are some quick ways to show potential employers that youre the full package. Showcase projects youve worked on with videos and other types of rich media on your LinkedIn profile.Explain a solution youve delivered in terms of the economic and stakeholder value it created for your company.Clearly communicate that you understand the purpose behind your past projects, whether solving a customer problem or serving an internal business need.Organize a group of colleagues who can verify that youre a positive team player. Bonus points if you write one another recommendations to display on your personal websites or LinkedIn profiles.Become a thought leader in your domain. Engage via social networks, local meet-ups, guest blogs, podcasts, and communities to inspire others. If you think beyond coding, and learn to master the soft-skills code, youre likely to land a gig at a dynamic company (or grow in your current position). After all, where would you rather be in 10 years? Sitting behind a screen alone, or surrounded by a collaborative team to help you take projects to the next level.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Congratulations Letter Examples for Accomplishments

Congratulations Letter Examples for AccomplishmentsCongratulations Letter Examples for AccomplishmentsSending acongratulations letteror note to someone about their accomplishments on a project lets him or her know that all that hard work has made an impact, and a positive impression on the people they work with. A well-written letter will really make this persons day so read on for tips on how to craft a great one. You can also review two examples of congratulations letters written specifically for accomplishments at work. Why Write a Congratulations Letter? All too often, employees work tirelessly on a project, and when its complete, they just keep going on to the next with no recognition or appreciation. Although congratulating an employee isnt mandatory its a good thing to do. Make it a point to mark even the small achievements with congratulations and thanks. Your employees will appreciate knowing that their accomplishments dont go unnoticed. That feeling of being appreciated with go a long way toward work satisfaction, and happy employees are much more likely to give their best efforts. A well-written congratulations letter is a nice investment on your part. The Best Way to Say Congratulations When sending a congratulations letter, you have the choice of sending it via schmelzglas or postal service. Both methods have their strong points, but neither is the right or wrong way to do it. An email note is quick and conveys your feelings immediately, in the moment of accomplishment. The recipient is rewarded with instant gratification for a job well done. In addition, with an email, you can congratulate a whole team of employees at once if it was a group effort. Sending yourletterthrough the postal service will slow it down a day or two, but can bring with it the caring, personal, and tangible expression of a handwritten note. The card or note can become a nice memento of your appreciation. Another option is to send a formal business letter of congratul ations, which is appropriate for filing for later use in a portfolio or as an endorsement for employment. In this case, the congratulatory letter becomes a useful business document. How to Begin If youre going to send the congratulations by email, put Congratulations or Thank You and the title of the project in the subject line. That way your employee will be sure to open the email right away. When sending a card, you can put the date in the upper right-hand corner (if you want to include it) and yoursalutationon the left, followed by the body of your letter. A formal typewritten letter should follow business conventions with your address, the address of your employee, and the date on the left side. However, you choose to convey your congratulations, be absolutely certain to send it within 24 hours of the completion of the project. Waiting will diminish the impact of your sentiments. What to Include In the body of your letter, you should mention the persons role in the proje ct, what was accomplished, and express your congratulations on successful completion. Depending on the scope of the project, you can also mention what it will mean to the company at large, or to the department specifically. Theres no need to write a long letter or get too personal. Keep it succinct and end your letter with an appropriate closing and your name or signature. If you choose to write an email, you can set your email to add your signature automatically. Congratulation Letter Examples Here are some examples of congratulations letters you can send to someone who has done excellent work on a project. You may find behauptung examples useful, but be sure to tailor them to your employees particular situation. Example 1 Subject CongratulationsDear Tobie,Congratulations on doing such a great job on developing a new project plan for your group.The extra time youve been putting in on this has really paid off, and I believe that you have presented an ambitious and attainable set of goals for your team and the company.Sincerely,Mick ExpandExample 2 Subject Thank YouDear Maggie,Congratulations on the completion of the construction of the new marketing wing of XYZ. I know how much time you put into the plans for the building, and I really appreciate the innovation and attention to detail you brought to the project. We knew you were the right person for the jobThank you so much for your and your staffs hard work. We look forward to future projects with you.Regards,Andrew Expand

Friday, December 6, 2019

Understanding Waitress Resume

Understanding Waitress Resume Where to Find Waitress Resume For example, these waitress resume templates cater to a specific profession or job type, since the name suggests. Then youve got to earn a comprehensive description of every part of your work. When youre asking for work, it is almost always better to use resume templates which have been specially designed to suit the goal. Instead, your objective should help it become crystal clear that youre seeking specifically to work as a server in a particular kind of work atmosphere. The Dos and Donts of Waitress Resume Every work applicant knows the way to compose a resume. Resumes are like the very first field of defense of job seekers. Functional resumes are excellent for highlighting transferable skills that are going to be applicable to your new field of work. Getting the Best Waitress Resume Some might insist on a particular meal without a particular ingredient. A waiter will likewise be required to bear in mind a nu mber of details about the food and beverage lists. Be it serving at a nearby restaurant or auditing for a big accounting firm, you have to be punctual, responsible, and accountable. The Battle Over Waitress Resume and How to Win It In case the waitress works in a supervisory capacity whilst on the sales floor, then that information should be supplied with emphasis put on the complete amount of people which were supervised and the duration of time those duties were performed. As an issue of fact, lots of people use up a waitressing position as part time jobs. Youve learned how to manage uncomfortable conditions and the way to maintain a cool head. Well-loved nannies can appear to be part of the family, therefore its essential for parents and kids alike to find somebody whos the most suitable fit for the job. Learning how to do a resume when do not have any work experience is a lot easier if you may demonstrate some seasonal or short-term work experience. The very first key s ection of your resume is known as the Career Objective. Writing a resume can be a really trying experience. A Resume writing guideline is extremely crucial so as to compose an effective resume. You have to show employers that what you bring to the table is precisely what theyre searching for. Everything else ought to be excluded. Chess team might not be a fantastic option for interest on a Server resume, but drama club may be Everyone is able to write resumes, but not everybody can write great ones. Furthermore, you can look for waitress jobs on Monster. Finding a job for a waiter or waitress does not arrive so easy anymore, particularly with the simple fact that fewer jobs are at present available than the sortiment of individuals looking for employment opportunities. Being he is not an easy job. An excellent waiter or waitress needs to be in a position to try to remember the requirements of their customers as a way to communicate these desires clearly to the cooking sta ff. When you realize the dos and donts regarding resume writing, youll be the better judge to assess your current resume and you are able to modify it accordingly. For you to do so, youve got to be familiar with qualifications of the job which youre applying for. Chronological resumes arent the ideal fit for fresh graduates due to the fact that they dont have a lot of expertise in the very first spot. What Waitress Resume Is - and What it Is Not If youre writing a resume for a particular job, attempt to highlight any responsibilities or skills that relate to the position that youre seeking. There are three sorts of resumes, each with its own benefits and pitfalls. In this manner, the individual reviewing your resume can see your present degree of skills and accomplishments. Based on different facets of this profession, there are distinct resumes that has to be employed to secure work. Our resume builder makes it simple to create a well-written resume in a couple of minutes . When youre making your nanny resume, youre not merely applying for work, youre asking to fill a vital area in a familys house life. Whether this Waitress And Waiter resume example welches not sufficient for you, youre totally free to review a few other samples and templates from our website. The reverse-chronological resume format is the best way to go. If your resume is only one page its still very much appreciated. Resume examples and templates are incredibly helpful, especially when youre writing one of your initial resumes. The salary levels for a waitress ought to be mentioned if that info is requested on a preprinted resume form and the sum should not be inflated. Our resume builder will provide you with tips and examples on how best to compose your resume summary. There are lots of resources available on how to a great resume summary, but its tough to find decent ideas for how to do it if do not have any work experience. If thats the case, there are a few instruc tions that you must follow for you to produce the best resume.

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Moments of Insight How 6 Entrepreneurs Found Their Career Focuses

Moments of Insight How 6 Entrepreneurs Found Their Career Focuses Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers Have a question youd like to ask? Leave it in the comments, and you might just see it in the next installment of Recruiter QATodays Question How did you find focus in your career and do you have advice for others who feel lost? The answers below are provided by members of FounderSociety, an invitation-only organization composed of ambitious startup founders and business owners.1. Stop Focusing on Your TitleI decided to stop focusing on the job and title I had and instead started focusing on the impact I wanted to make. Once I did this, everything fell into place. In my company, I wear many hats as a tech CEO, public speaker, and writer. Sometimes, I feel like Im scattered, but then I stop and ask myself this question Are you fulfilling your desire to create positive experiences vi a the written, spoken, and digital worlds? The answer is always yes. I would encourage other entrepreneurs who feel lost to write about whats most important to them personally. Uchechi Kalu Jacobson, Linking Arts Web konzeption Development 2. Align Your Career With Your Personal PurposeFinding focus in my career has been all about being clear on my personal purpose. For me, this has required spiritual growth, spending time with a professional coach, and a consistent practice of meditation. As Steve Jobs once said, Focus means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. Tony Banta, Live Mercury, Inc. 3. Practice PatienceOne of my managers once told me that I was very eager but needed to practice patience. This has always stayed with me. Eagerness is only constructive when paired with patience then, it can be directed and enduring. Eagerness is a valuable characteristic, but it will not bring focus to your career. Ryan Meghdies, Tastic Marketing 4. Trust Your GutYou ha ve to be passionate. Passion will help you stay motivated so you can pursue your goal until you reach it. My best advice is to trust your gut. Dont let doubts or the experiences of others confuse you. My motto If you are not sure, then do not do it Dont let doubts confuse you. If something doesnt feel right, let it go. Jessica Baker, Aligned Signs 5. Never Get ComplacentOne thing Ive noticed about many entrepreneurs is that they tend to settle into routines. Then, when the time comes for them to challenge themselves, theyre lost as to how to do so. I never view any job as permanent. Instead, I look at myself as a permanent contractor. Put as much effort as you can into doing excellent work, and always seek to learn something new. Steven Buchwald, Buchwald Associates 6. Make Your Clients Goals Your OwnI find that when I make my clients goal my goal, I gain a laser-like focus. Im no longer trying to sell something I am trying to figure out ways to help the client achieve what they are trying to accomplish. When I do this, I begin considering what I would do if I were them. Try it Youll see what I mean. Bryan Driscoll, Driscoll Insurance Services, LLC .openingBlock img width 100% height 100% max-width 640px anzeige block clear both align center float none margin-left auto margin-right auto margin-bottom 20px .openingBlock .alignleft width 100% height 100% max-width 640px display block clear both align center float none margin-left auto margin-right auto .middleBlock img border-radius 150px -webkit-border-radius 150px -moz-border-radius 150px box-shadow 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8) -webkit-box-shadow 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8) -moz-box-shadow 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8) .middleBlock strong font-size 24px color 1f77a0 .middleBlock .contributorBlurb max-width640px displayinline-block clearnone font-stylenormal font-size 16px color 666666 background f9f9f9 .middleBlock .contributorBlurb p font-style normal font-size 16px color 666666 .middleBlock .contributorBlurb .socialIcon border-radius 0 -webkit-border-radius 0 -moz-border-radius 0 box-shadow none -webkit-box-shadow none -moz-box-shadow none