Copywriter, technical writer, translator (FR>EN, ES>EN, IT>EN), journalist

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Microsoft Word 2016: a rant in ten parts

Late last year, I took the advice of a friend and upgraded to Microsoft Office 365. I regret that decision. I lean mostly on Word, and until I upgraded to 365 I had no idea how much I depended on Word simply being a canvas that I

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Time to start auditing outside counsel’s technology skills

Companies audit their third party service providers for many competencies, like security. Why not the competence to do their jobs efficiently? That’s what D. Casey Flaherty did during his tenure as inside counsel for Kia Motors America. He wrote about his experience for the Jan. 24, 2013,

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The 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec

One fine fall day, I pulled out of a parking lot, momentarily forgetting what I was driving, and hit the accelerator with a little more oomph than was wise. I woke up quickly to the power on tap that drove the 2018 TLX A-Spec SH-AWD. First impressions Acura’s

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Through Difficulty to the Stars – An Interview with Team Italy

I volunteered for the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, landing a spot on the content crew. My job? Visit games sites, provide match recaps and snag stories where and when I could. Some of my work was published on the Invictus Games 2017 website, after thorough review,

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Switching languages on Apple iOS

Two weeks ago, I published a blog post explaining how I switch between English, French, Italian and Spanish on my Mac. Today’s post talks about similar options on my iOS devices. Switching keyboards in iOS When I type any sort of text in iOS, I need to

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Kia’s luxury tourer, the 2017 Cadenza

Completely redesigned for this model year, the 2017 Kia Cadenza provides a luxury tourer’s subtle looks and comfort without the luxury price. From the looks to the technological conveniences to the power, this Cadenza ought to catch German sedan buyers looking. First impressions The Snow White Pearl

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Mike Hughes – Volunteer Profile

I volunteered for the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, landing a spot on the content crew. My job? Visit games sites, provide match recaps and snag stories where and when I could. Some of my work was published on the Invictus Games 2017 website, after thorough review,

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Switching languages on the Mac

I speak four languages and I regularly switch between them on my digital devices (all from Apple). When I bought my MacBook Pro years ago, I got it with the French keyboard. (That’s an option here in Canada, with its two official languages.) That keyboard makes it

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A new looker on the road: the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

Budget hatchbacks don’t tend to catch the eye. But sometimes one comes along to buck the trend. That’s one of many reasons why Hyundai’s 2018 Elantra GT proved a pleasant surprise. First impressions The updated exterior is one of the updates from last year’s Elantra. My Fiery Red

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Wheelchair Basketball: Highlights from the Preliminary Matches

I volunteered for the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, landing a spot on the content crew. My job? Visit games sites, provide match recaps and snag stories where and when I could. Some of my work was published on the Invictus Games 2017 website, after thorough review,

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