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# Introduction: Small-Scale Regenerative Agriculture in the Literature Modern industrial agriculture has proven exceptionally productive throughout the last century but has also been shown to impose heavy burdens on the environment in the form of soil erosion, loss of organic matter, biodiversity depletion, pollution of fresh water, and significant greenhouse gas emissions by the sector itself (Foley et al., 2011; Montgomery, 2007). Thus, researchers and practitioners have sought alternatives to the current model of agricultural production, and one of the most popular proposals is regenerative agriculture. The approach, which is believed to help not only mitigate the negative effects but actively improve ecosystem functioning, gained significant interest as an application to farms and market gardens of less than twenty hectares. Although literature on the topic exists, it is still rather fragmented. There are no unified definitions of regenerative agriculture, but scholars usually characterize it as a range of practices, which are aimed at improving soil condition, biodiversity, water cycle, and resilience of agricultural systems (Newton et al., 2020; Schreefel et al., 2020). Cover crops, no-tillage, diversified crop rotation, composting, agroforestry, and rotational grazing are some of the practices usually associated with regenerative farming. Despite this diversity of definitions, there are discussions regarding their implications for actual environmental changes (Giller et al., 2021). Hence, empirical research is vital. Small-scale farms and holders have a special place in this context. The sector makes up a considerable portion of global food production, especially in the Global South (Lowder et al., 2016), while it is characterized by diversified and labor-intensive practices, which may coincide with regenerative agricultural practices. Supporters of regenerative agriculture state that such farms can apply those practices more flexibly, taking into account local conditions and combining them with traditional ecological knowledge. On the other hand, they lack financial resources, may suffer from insecure land ownership, have a limited access to markets, and require significant amount of labor. This literature review covers empirical researches devoted to small-scale regenerative agriculture and addresses three major topics: ecological outcomes, socioeconomic aspects, and barriers to adoption. It considers evidence on soil carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and yields. Then it covers profitability, livelihoods, and community knowledge networks. Finally, it discusses institutional and structural factors that affect adoption rates. By analyzing the methodological shortcomings and gaps in research, particularly the lack of long-term studies in a proper scale, the paper tries to identify the existing knowledge, controversies, and directions of future researches. **Word count: ~400**

Small-scale regenerative agriculture has received increasing recognition among farmers, researchers, and policy-makers in attempts to grow crops while at the same time rejuvenating the ecosystems that enable farming. As opposed to being a name for a particular technique, this phrase generally describes a set of agricultural practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, nutrients cycle, and reduction of dependency on external resources. Practices associated with regenerative agriculture include composting, cover crops planting, crop rotation, agroforestry, reduced tillage, and integration of livestock when necessary. The practices utilized on small farms will depend on such factors as limited land and funds, household labor force, local ecological knowledge, and market opportunities. Hence, in reviewing the literature, the researcher should consider not only regenerative farming practices but also their economic and social dimensions. Regenerative farming is commonly described in terms of its ability to contribute to better soil structure, increased organic content, development of beneficial microflora, and resistance to drought and heavy rainfall. Regeneration might also make the farm more independent in terms of purchasing fertilizers and pesticides and generate extra food and income through diversification of crops. However, there is no guarantee that all of these benefits will be achieved in the same way or at all. Such results depend on the climate, soil composition, history of farm management, choice of regenerative practices, and duration of regeneration process. Information coming from research conducted on large farms or in controlled environments might not be applicable to the situation on small-scale farms with complex land and financial restrictions. The reviewed literature identifies various challenges that might arise for regenerative agriculture. Change of practices requires learning of new skills, procurement of new equipment, additional labor force, or costs before any benefits will become apparent. Insecure land tenure may prevent farmers from making long-term investments. The capacity to maintain changes will also depend on extension programs, credit opportunities, policies, and buyers' willingness to accept different kinds of agricultural produce. The above-mentioned factors are especially relevant in case of small-scale agricultural systems where failure to obtain a harvest means significant damage for household livelihoods. In addition, there are debates concerning definition of regeneration and its results. There is a variety of definitions and methods to measure effectiveness of practices applied (such as carbon content of soil, yields, biodiversity, profits, well-being of farmers). The claims about climate impact and productivity of regenerative agriculture thus have to be analyzed carefully. This review combines agronomic and socioeconomic literature in order to summarize existing information about small-scale regenerative agriculture, outline areas requiring further research, and identify promising contexts.

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Being the author and the illustrator of a self-published book is an incredibly rewarding experience. When you are both the writer and the artist, you can make the story exactly the way you imagine it. The following guide will help you to achieve your dream. ### 1. Get Familiar With the Picture Book Format Standard picture books include 32 pages. Before you start working on the pictures, create the 32-page "dummy," which is a mini-version of the book. Note that your drawings shouldn't merely illustrate the text; they should complement it by providing additional information, humor, or emotions. Most of the standard picture books contain fewer than 500 words for children. ### 2. Create Artwork Once the dummy is ready, you can create the artwork itself. It is essential that your characters look identical from all angles and in all images. If you are creating art in a traditional manner (watercolor or gouache), then scan your art at high resolution (300 to 600 DPI). If you are drawing digitally (Procreate, Photoshop), make sure you are working in CMYK format to match screen colors to those on a printed page. Remember to add 0.125-inch "bleed" all around your artwork to avoid cropping the essential elements during the printing process. ### 3. Pick the Way to Publish You can go either of these ways: * **Traditional Publishing:** Research literary agents or art directors at traditional publishing companies representing "author-illustrators." Create a professional portfolio, dummy book (PDF) and query letter. After being acquired by a publishing company, you will get an advance and royalties; the company will also take care of printing, marketing, and distributing. * **Self-Publishing (Indie):** You will retain the full ownership of the book and the fast pace. Use Print-on-Demand (POD) companies such as **Amazon KDP** (paperbacks and international sales) or **IngramSpark** (hardcovers and bookstore distribution). You may need to buy ISBNs from Bowker in case you wish to distribute the book internationally via IngramSpark and outside of Amazon. ### 4. Layout and Production Combine the text and illustrations in software such as InDesign, Affinity Publisher or Canva. Choose the font style that goes well with your art and looks professionally done. Then export the files with interiors of the book as high-res print-ready PDF files. Also, create the file with the cover spread including back cover, spine, and front cover. ### 5. Launch and Marketing It is crucial to order a proof book before you publish. Only after its inspection you can approve the publication and then do marketing of your book contacting local indie bookstores for the reading aloud events, connecting with parents and teachers on social networks, and getting book bloggers' reviews.

**Introduction** In light of compounded environmental crises like accelerating climate change, loss of biodiversity, and increasing soil erosion, modern industrial agriculture is now subject to increased criticism. Whereas twentieth-century input-intensive agriculture succeeded in its goal of maximizing yields, this approach caused serious negative externalities, eroding topsoil and accounting for major global greenhouse emissions. As an answer to such threats, the new regenerative agriculture paradigm seeks to shift beyond sustainability and towards restoration of ecosystem processes. This concept encompasses methods of soil biology improvement, carbon sequestration, water storage and other practices designed to restore rather than simply sustain ecosystem functioning. Still, whereas most of existing academic literature deals with large-scale mechanized applications of regenerative agriculture, there is an emerging trend toward researching the unique qualities of small-scale farming. Small-scale farms usually operate under limited land acreage, high ratios of labor to land, and direct to consumer marketing model and occupy a specific space in the realm of agroecology. Romanticized and often overlooked in agricultural policy, small-scale farms feature intrinsic flexibility that enables them to apply the complex knowledge-intensive practices of multi-species cover crops, intensive rotational grazing, bio-intensive no-till and agroforestry, which are harder to implement in broadacre monocultures. The closeness of human-farmland relationship in small farm management allows establishing quick feedback loops and therefore applying place-based ecological practices. Recently, this trend becomes widely researched, positioning small-scale regenerative agriculture not only as an alternative approach, but also as a key element for building resilient food systems and localized climate mitigation. However, while the interest in this area of agroecology is constantly rising, the contemporary academic discourse regarding small-scale regenerative agriculture suffers from fragmentation. Whereas ecological studies tend to confirm the localized environmental benefits of these practices, socioeconomic research often brings attention to the structural constraints that include insecure land tenure, labor-intensive nature of these practices and financial viability in markets of commoditized food. Moreover, lack of universal definition of what qualifies as 'regenerative' practice brings significant risks of greenwashing and corporate co-optation of this approach. In this literature review, I will attempt to synthesize the current academic discourse on small-scale regenerative agriculture by analyzing the intersection of its biophysical benefits and structural constraints, including the issue of financial and operational feasibility. I will identify the key problems existing in the contemporary research related to small-scale regenerative agriculture and suggest areas of further research needed to make this transition possible.

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My interest in HCI did not arise from any computer lab or classroom experience, but from observing my grandmother trying to use a telehealth app when she had an emergency. Here, all the necessary technology existed to save a person's life, but at the time when she needed it, it could not help her. Bad color contrast, confusing icons, and hard-to-use navigation turned the technology that could have saved her into something inaccessible. During my undergraduate years, I became interested in both sides of this story – the technical limitations and capabilities of software and the user's psychological peculiarities that influence his or her interaction with the program. I noticed that no matter what I worked on during classes or my own projects, the places where the intent of the user conflicts with the execution of an algorithm interested me more than anything else. While working on a mobile app for local public transport together with other students, I came to the conclusion that the ability to write code was not the main thing; it was the interviewing of users, the creation of a user journey and redesign of information architecture that made the project alive. I want to get a master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction because I think that technology cannot be considered effective when it is not taking into account people's emotions, cognitive abilities, and diversity. I would like to find out how such new paradigms of interaction as voice interface, multimodal AI and ambient computing may become not exclusive but accessible to everyone. I believe that your program will provide me with the interdisciplinary academic setting I need for the purpose of my research. By learning advanced user research methods and technical prototyping, I want to explore the ways how to develop adaptive interfaces that will give an opportunity to the underrepresented communities, including older people and digital illiterates.

**Generative AI Will Improve Knowledge Work, As Long As Workers Keep Control Over It** Generative AI changes knowledge work because it drafts documents, summarizes research, writes code, and analyzes data in just a few seconds. While the thought of machines replacing people is legitimate, it misses the distinction between making an answer and being accountable for it. The true strength of generative AI lies in increasing productivity of knowledge workers as long as companies use it as an assistant rather than a replacement of human decision-making. Many knowledge workers spend time on necessary but dull work. A lawyer has to read through dozens of documents, a marketer has to create variations of one message, and a programmer needs to find a bug. An AI assistant makes all of those processes faster by drafting documents or finding patterns that a person can further check. Time saved on mechanical activities allows a worker to do interviews, test hypotheses, and solve complex problems. The end result is not only more output, but also more efficient work. However, mere efficiency is not enough to measure a success of any tool. Generative AI can generate false facts, reproduce biases, and offer poorly reasoned conclusions with high confidence. Without proper checks, mistakes will spread faster than before. Therefore, any organization should create clear policies regarding validation of output, handling confidential data, and responsibility for consequences of using an AI. A human should be ultimately responsible for decisions that affect someone's health, money, rights, and career. Critics say that generative AI will make entry-level jobs scarce. The issue is relevant indeed: novice employees usually learn their job by carrying out routine activities that an AI can automate. By eliminating those activities, the company can save time, but at the same time limit its future workforce. Instead, junior positions should be redesigned in such a way that employees learn to check results of AI, formulate meaningful questions, and understand the underlying work. A novice analyst should not only approve the report created by a machine; they should learn how to validate its conclusions. The benefits from generative AI could become uneven. Employees who know much about their subject area will find ways to expand their capacities thanks to AI. Novice employees, lacking the necessary experience and knowledge, might have problems with validation of the work done by the machine. Employers should offer training and give workers voice in implementation of new technologies. Generative AI will definitely change the list of tasks that knowledge workers will perform. However, whether the change will improve or worsen work depends on decisions made today. With training, monitoring, and human accountability, an AI assistant can help to eliminate boring tasks and increase capacity for critical thinking of knowledge workers. If the goal is just to reduce expenses on labor, then it can lead to less reliable output and fewer entry-level opportunities.

# 10 Tips for Mechanical Keyboards for Typists If you spend hours working in front of your laptop, writing, coding, and sending thousands of emails per day, chances are high that you already miss the feeling of good tactile feedback when typing. A switch from a standard keyboard to a mechanical one can bring incredible improvement in productivity and typing speed. But how to buy a really good keyboard that will suit your needs and be comfortable to type on? Let's find out! ### 1. Go Tactile Linear switches are popular among gaming communities as they respond faster to the press and give no resistance during the travel down. But it is not what typists need as this switch encourages hitting the bottom of the key. It means you should go **tactile** (Cherry MX Browns, Gateron Pro Browns). ### 2. Consider Non-Clicky Even though many typists love to use Clicky switches as they give a really nice feeling of hitting a key, it is worth considering that such keyboards are very loud and can annoy your colleagues. So, if you have to use a keyboard in a communal area, choose non-clicky switches. ### 3. Choose the Right Layout If space is an issue and you do not want to have your desk crowded, it is best to purchase **75% or Tenkeyless (TKL)**. This layout does not include numpad and provides more room for the mouse. ### 4. PBT Keycaps ABS plastic keycaps are cheap and easy to produce but their quality is poor. They get shiny and greasy after a few months of usage. It is better to purchase a PBT keycap set as it is textured and will last longer. ### 5. Add a Wrist Rest Mechanical keyboards are higher above the desk surface than low-profile chiclet keyboards, which can put unnecessary stress on your wrist. To avoid this issue, use wooden or foam wrist rests. ### 6. Buy a Hot-Swap Board It is quite hard to find out what kind of switch will suit you before trying it. So, it is better to spend some money on a hot-swappable keyboard. Hot-swappable keyboards allow you to replace keys and switches easily without any soldering tools. ### 7. Consider Keycap Profiles Keys can differ not only by colors and textures but also by profiles. The profile influences the shape and angle of the keycap. So, if you want to have more comfort while typing, you can try OEM, Cherry or sculpted keycaps. ### 8. Use a Desk Mat Desk mats are not only a part of the office decor but also can absorb low frequency vibrations from your keystrokes. As a result, the keyboard will feel smoother. ### 9. Try Low-Profile Mechanical High-profile mechanical keyboards might seem like a hard transition from your MacBook. In this case, it is better to try low-profile keyboards (for example, NuPhy Air series). ### 10. Learn to "Float" Typing on a mechanical keyboard requires much less force. To train your fingers to glide across the keys, not hit them, you should practice "floating".

It is difficult to imagine any aspect of life that does not involve technology, and yet the technology fails its users all too often. I first became aware of that issue watching my intelligent and determined grandmother trying to make sense out of a banking application. The application assumed prior knowledge she did not and should not have. Tiny icons, unlabeled menus, and incomprehensible error messages made her feel like she is somehow to blame for failing to use the application. At that moment, I understood that it was the technology that failed to serve its user, not the other way around. Since then, my desire to help people use the systems has grown stronger. In my introductory programming classes, I was excited about the coding itself. However, the most satisfying part for me was finding out what happens after the coding is done: who will use it, in which circumstances, and what problems it brings to the user. Working as a volunteer on a redesigning project for the website of my university club, I did user interviews and watched how users search for information. Creating prototypes, I was thrilled seeing how the process that took minutes to do previously turned into a one-minute task for my clubmates. Good design makes a big difference in how people perceive technology. I am attracted to human-computer interaction due to the intersection of fields that I find interesting: psychology, design, engineering, and ethics. Human-computer interaction is concerned not only with the technical aspect of developing systems but with the human side of things: what kind of interfaces are accessible for people with various disabilities, how can we design tools of AI that are trustworthy and transparent for users, how do we develop interfaces that do not distract us from important tasks but serve as an instrument to facilitate the process. These issues grow more and more relevant now when interfaces evolve beyond the screens. I am interested in studying HCI in order to improve my research skills, learn more about cognitive processes and behavior, and work together with my future professors and peers that will contribute their unique perspectives to the designing process. Long term, I would like to work with inclusive technologies either in a research institute or in the industry. I want to build technology that helps people and makes them feel competent.

# How to Publish a Self-Illustrated Picture Book To publish your self-written self-illustrated book, you first have to make a book that appeals to its intended readers, then choose a suitable publishing way. **Develop the story.** Identify what age range of readers you are targeting. Read recently published picture books in that category. Develop your draft until the text flows smoothly and the illustrations provide something beyond what is said in the text. Make a *dummy*, a mini book-sized prototype to see how pages will be arranged, including the placement of text, page breaks, and images. You'll identify possible pacing issues before you spend hours refining every page. **Complete and process your artwork.** Make sure the characters and details remain consistent throughout the book. In case you are working traditionally, scan or photograph your pictures according to the specifications of your publisher or printer. If you are creating digital illustrations, check the dimensions, resolution, color settings, bleed, which is extra image space that is cut when the books are printed. Leave enough space for the text without putting significant details near the margins. **Pick a publishing way.** With a traditional publishing way, research literary agencies and publishers that accept picture books from author-illustrators. Follow the submission guidelines carefully. You will have to submit a manuscript, a dummy, finished sample spreads, and a portfolio URL. Traditional publishers usually deal with editing, design, printing, and distributing, but the acceptance of the book takes some time. In case you chose the way of self-publishing, you have the power over the schedule and the result, but you will have to organize everything on your own. Compare printers or print-on-demand providers using samples of the printed books, not online previews. Pay attention to the paper quality, color reproduction, binding, and the price you will have to set to cover the cost. **Prepare the book for release.** Hire an editor or get experienced feedback, even in case you worked on your manuscript a lot. Proofread the final book layout independently from the manuscript: text can be shifted or erased while designing. Make an attractive cover and description of the book and think whether you need to purchase your own ISBN according to the chosen publishing way and distributing methods. Order a proof before the approval of the print run and carefully examine every page. **Get the book into readers' hands.** Set a reasonable budget for your copies, shipping, and promotion. Build an author-illustrator website with examples of your artwork and order form. Contact local bookstores, libraries, schools, and family-oriented events with the proposal of your age-related activity, such as reading or drawing workshop. Find out their policies before scheduling the visit. Lastly, organize your files, contracts, and finances. Publishing process consists of many creative and practical steps, so the dummy, proof and plan will work for your book better than hurry into publication.

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# 10 Tips for Mechanical Keyboards for Typists When you work in an office and spend most of the day behind a computer screen, typing on a keyboard becomes your main activity. Therefore, a mechanical keyboard becomes your best co-worker. And here are some tips on how to choose the most comfortable device. **1. Learn about switch types.** The switch determines everything about your keyboard. There are linear, tactile, and clicky switches. For example, Reds are linear, Browns – tactile, and Blues – clicky. It is always better to test any switch before buying a keyboard with it. **2. Consider actuation force.** Lighter switches require less pressure, hence, can minimize finger fatigue during work. Meanwhile, heavier switches will be useful to those who often mistake. **3. Choose the size.** A full-sized board includes a number pad, and TKL (tenkeyless) and 75% layouts give you more desk space. In case, you rarely use a number pad, it is better to choose the compact model to improve your posture. **4. Consider your office.** Clicky switches may be very satisfying but can be distracting for other people in your workspace. If this is your case, consider using quieter switches or adding additional O-rings and foam dampeners. **5. Use wrist pads.** While typing, your wrists remain neutral. That is why a wrist support will provide you with comfort during thousands of keystrokes. **6. Think about the material and profile of your key caps.** For example, PBT materials do not scratch and have textured finish, whereas ABS caps look shiny but wear quickly. Low profile keycaps can be a good option for the people who switched to the mechanical keyboard from a laptop. **7. Try split and ergonomic layouts.** It looks awkward at the beginning but gives you the possibility to relax your shoulders. All you have to do is wait a bit (a couple of weeks). Your wrists will be grateful. **8. Opt for the keyboards with hot-swappable sockets.** Hot-swappable switches allow changing them easily, without soldering. If you have chosen the wrong ones, you are not obliged to stick with this decision. **9. Always keep your keyboard clean.** Debris and dust accumulate very quickly. So do not forget to unscrew keycaps and wipe the board every few months. **10. Create your own custom layout.** Most of the mechanical keyboards have the possibility to use programmable keys and macros. Map rarely used keys to useful commands such as copy, paste, your favorite phrases. ## Conclusion There is no such thing as the best mechanical keyboard in general. You have to find the most comfortable one for you. Do not waste your time on the forums and arguments. Buy a nice and relatively cheap device, test different variants, and customize.

# Generative AI Will Rethink Knowledge Work, Not Replace It The discussion of generative AI and knowledge work seems to divide into two camps: people who think it will displace millions of analysts, writers, and programmers, and people who think it is just another overhyped autocomplete. Neither camp sees the more compelling picture: the way the technology will revolutionize knowledge work by commodifying routine cognition, and increasing the premium on judgment, taste, and responsibility. Think about the strengths of the tools. They draft emails, they summarize documents, they generate code snippets and other boilerplate, they produce decent first drafts of almost any kind of writing. Each of these things used to consume enormous amount of a worker's time. According to a study conducted at MIT, employees using ChatGPT on writing tasks became 40 percent more productive with high quality rates. Also, according to GitHub reports, the developers working with Copilot became much faster compared to those working without it. Once the cost of the first draft gets close to zero, the draft itself stops having any value. The value starts lying in the processes surrounding the draft. Someone has to pick the right problem to solve, someone has to check if the result is correct, and someone has to figure out when the wrong answer sounds correct. AI models make up references, they interpret the context incorrectly, they please the user. When the lawyer submits an AI-generated case citation, as it happened in the famous *Mata v. Avianca*, this lawyer is not replaced by the machine, she is caught for the lack of professional judgment. Validation and accountability are still humans' responsibility, and they become more important with the increase of the generated material. There is a danger in this change though, especially for entry-level workers. Knowledge work has always been an apprenticeship, where junior analysts write memos and junior developers fix bugs. Once the machine takes these tasks, the company will have to invent some alternative way of developing expertise, otherwise, there will be no senior workers who could oversee the machines. Companies that use AI only to reduce costs will end up with reduced talent pipeline. It is argued, however, that the capabilities are growing too fast, and eventually, all knowledge work will be automated. The possibility should be taken seriously. Historically, though, automation tends to redefining occupations, not destroying them. The spreadsheets did not kill the accountants; they killed the arithmetic that the accountants had to do and expanded what the accountants had to analyze. The proper reaction is neither panic nor complacency. Workers should improve their skills in framing problems, in critical analysis, and in domain expertise. Companies should rethink jobs and training to take into account this automation. Generative AI is an excellent leverage, and as any leverage, its effect depends on its user and his/her understanding of the object.

**Privacy Legislation Cannot Protect Against a Borderless Data Economy** The development of the concept of privacy legislation is based on the fact that it provides people with greater control over their personal information. However, in the context of exchange of data between apps, advertisers, brokers, and governments, the implementation of digital privacy legislation becomes quite complicated. For example, there are some rules and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and California's privacy legislation, which imply that all organizations should provide detailed information about the practices of processing information and grant people additional rights, including the right to request access and deleting of their data. The effectiveness of those regulations depends on the place of residence of a person and other organizational aspects. Thus, the patchwork of privacy legislation can cause the situation in which a person has unequal rights while using services of the same organization due to differences in regulation of those activities. In addition, the deletion of information from one service does not mean the deletion of all related information from other organizations. Furthermore, another aspect that restricts the development of privacy legislation is connected with the issue of consent. Privacy notice provides information about usage of personal information, however, it is difficult to compare notices. Moreover, people are forced to agree with the regulations because there is no alternative in many cases: people need an application in order to perform their tasks at work, in college, etc. Besides, there is a problem of enforcement of privacy regulations. First of all, regulators should investigate rapidly changing technical systems, sometimes it should be done even abroad. Large firms usually have additional legal teams and bigger budget for compliance of the rules. Penalties, however, do not stop violations, as they appear only after the collection or release of information. The development of new technologies complicates the enforcement of privacy legislation as artificial intelligence systems may provide conclusions about a person from the dataset that does not include personal information in isolation. It is also complicated for people to know who collects the information about them as there are data brokers, who collect information from several different sources. There are also some exemptions for governmental organizations and some sectors regulated according to other legislation. It does not mean that privacy legislation is useless because people have access rights, limitations on the data collection and penalties in case of violation of rules. Nevertheless, privacy legislation cannot provide privacy as the products are developed in a way that allows gathering information. The question arises whether privacy legislation should be based on people's consent and the obligations of organizations for the protection of personal information should be limited.

# How to Get Your Self-Illustrated Picture Book Published ## 1. Develop Your Manuscript Typically, a picture book has 500 words or fewer and consists of 32 pages. Keep it tight, read it out loud as much as possible, get tested on children. Each page turn must give some kind of reward to the reader - be it a surprise or a funny illustration. Also, keep in mind that illustrations do tell their own stories, and therefore don't describe what is already shown. ## 2. Draw a Storyboard and Dummy Create a series of sketches of all 32 pages (usually 12-14 spreads plus front and back material). Now create a dummy to check how it flows, where the text will go and where it won't. Remember to leave some room for gutters – the place where the center fold may hide something vital. ## 3. Decide Which Way to Go There are two main approaches: self-publication and traditional. **Traditional:** Author illustrators usually submit a full draft of their manuscript with dummy and 2-3 samples of completed illustration. Send queries to literary agents or publishers who accept submissions following their guidelines. It may take a long time and expect rejections. For the information about potential markets check the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators). **Self-publishing:** You control everything by yourself. You retain creative freedom and better royalties, but you will take care of production, its cost, and promotion. ## 4. Produce Final Artwork (self-publication) Do the work at 300 DPI at least in CMYK or according to the printer's preference. Create a bleed of 0.125" around each page. Choose a standard trim size such as 8.5 x 8.5 inches or 8 x 10 inches. Don't put text and essential elements closer than 0.5 inch to the edge of the page. ## 5. Do the Necessaries - **Editing:** Hire a professional editor or trade with fellow writers. - **Typography:** Choose kid-friendly font and colors that will contrast well. - **ISBN:** Buy your own ISBN on Bowker (US) and register yourself as a publisher. - **Copyright:** Submit your work to the US Copyright Office. ## 6. Choose a Printing Platform Print on demand platforms such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark don't require inventory and have distribution. If you need a better quality of hardcovers and/or large volume, try offset printing, when the cost decreases with each additional unit. ## 7. Promote Your Book Before the launch, create an author site and email list. Try to contact school librarians, independent bookstores and parenting blogs. Offer readings, classroom presentations and activity printables. Get reviews in advance by sending advance copies to reviewers and consider running a crowdfunding campaign to cover printing expenses and build an audience simultaneously. ## 8. Make More Books Being an illustrator, success in picture books comes when you have a good portfolio. It takes patience and effort, but your illustrated masterpiece is worth all of it!

**Privacy Regulations Lagging Behind the Advancing Technology** While lawmakers around the globe applaud newly adopted privacy regulations, experts raise concerns about the inconsistency between the regulations and the current state of data collection, identifying major gaps in data protection. The General Data Protection Regulation of Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and many other regional and national privacy laws enable people to access, delete, and control the use of their data. However, according to critics, those measures provide only an illusion of security. One of the key problems of modern privacy protection is consent. Almost all data protection schemes presume that users read disclosure statements and give permission to collect and use data. Actually, very few people read privacy policies, let alone understand them. According to one research, an ordinary user will need dozens of working hours per year just to read every single privacy statement he/she comes across. Consent banners used on web resources are not intended to inform people but rather to make users click "accept" button. It takes days or even months before users start getting acquainted with some of the terms of service. In addition to that, enforcing the privacy laws poses numerous challenges to regulators who are significantly under-staffed in comparison with thousands of companies that operate online. Investigating companies may take years and the imposed fines, which may be quite big, will constitute only a small part of companies' revenues. Some companies simply consider the punishment as a regular expense of their business operations. Internet does not know borders but laws of different countries regulate data in accordance with their national interests. Disputes about cross-border data transfer constantly arise between Europe and US, thus invalidating agreements. Moreover, technology goes ahead of legal definitions. Most of the laws cover the protection of "personal information", while recent advances in data analytics allow for re-identification of anonymous records by putting them together. Data inferences made through algorithms are not covered since they are not provided by the user, but generated by the software. There are lots of forms of data collection which go beyond existing laws. Data brokers build up extensive profiles about the people based on government, social media, and third-party databases. In addition to that, government institutions may acquire commercial data through purchasing it instead of using warrants. Privacy activists claim that the focus should be shifted from obtaining consent of every individual to limiting data collection in general and its uses, which is called data minimization. One of the suggestions includes prohibiting certain activities, such as location data sale. However, industry representatives claim that too much rigid regulation may suppress innovation and create difficulties for smaller businesses. It is likely that the dispute over regulating artificial intelligence will become even more heated as AI makes collecting data even more desirable. Nowadays, experts claim that people are responsible for themselves when it comes to protecting data.

The relationship between public art funding and infrastructure needs can only be successfully balanced by moving beyond the false dichotomy that pits the two against one another. While there is no doubt that basic infrastructure including clean water, roadways, and functioning utilities need to be the first priority of civic institutions, public art cannot be discounted as an unnecessary luxury. The truth is that cities reach their best when art is incorporated into capital improvements. The most practical method for ensuring such a balance between these competing needs is that of the "Percent for Art," where a small percentage (about 0.5%-1%) of the budget allocated for major construction projects goes toward incorporating arts and artistic elements into such projects. According to this formula, art does not detract from the basic needs of a community, but rather gives life to them. For example, a regular highway overpass gets transformed into an iconic sculpture through the incorporation of light installations. A mundane concrete basin used to retain stormwater becomes a local park embellished with mosaics. Local transit stations get murals that serve both as decoration and a graffiti deterrent. What is more, art contributes to the economy and safety of a city through generating income, tourism, and pride of place that makes public spaces safer and encourages people to visit and use them. Therefore, through creating public art, cities not only meet their physical needs, but also add beauty and value to their infrastructure. In sum, infrastructure creates the skeleton of a city, while public art provides it with a soul.

A community must ensure that the investment in public art does not take away funds from critical infrastructure but that they are used complementarily, especially when budgets are tight. First, remember that critical infrastructure comes first. Infrastructure such as water supply system, transport network, bridges, as well as emergency services protect lives and facilitate economic activity. It will be difficult for a community facing infrastructure backlog and safety concerns to invest in art. Citizens need to know that their lives and well-being take precedence. This does not mean that public art is not needed. Research and experiences in many communities demonstrate that art strengthens the sense of identity of a community, promotes tourism, provides jobs for local artists, and gives neighborhoods a sense that they are taken care of. The best way to achieve this is by integrating art into infrastructure development projects. The policy of one to two percent "percent for art" adopted by many cities is a great example of how to incorporate art into infrastructure development without taking away money for repairs. Every new bridge, transit station, or plaza can be designed in an appealing manner with little additional cost. Moreover, transparency and participation of citizens in the process of decision-making are also necessary for a successful policy of investing into infrastructure and art. If the citizens are given an opportunity to participate in the process and see that the community is taking care of its infrastructure needs, they will be more willing to support any public art project that will not only reflect local culture but also give them an identity. Finally, the money should come from other sources. Community grants, private donations, sponsorships, and arts endowments can be utilized to pay for projects without using the money allocated for road or utility infrastructure development. Some temporary installations or community murals require minimal costs.

[Your Name] [Your Phone Number] | [Your Email Address] [Your Portfolio/Vimeo Link] | [Your Location] [Date] [Hiring Manager's Name or Search Committee] [Production Company / Project Name] [Company Address / "Remote"] Dear [Hiring Manager's Name or "Documentary Production Team"], It is my pleasure to apply for the role of the Documentary Editor (freelance position) for [Project Title or "your upcoming documentary feature"]. As someone who has long admired your dedication to meaningful storytelling, I am excited by the prospect of contributing to the editing process of your production through my unique editorial and storytelling abilities and skills. Having [Number] years of professional experience as a documentary editor, I have mastered the art of turning hundreds of hours of unedited vérité footage and interview material into compelling narrative structures with carefully constructed three acts. For me, sitting in the chair of a documentary editor is the final rewrite of the script. It combines narrative urgency with pacing and the authenticity of the voice of the protagonists. Most recently, I worked on *[Title of a Recent Project]* — a [feature/short] documentary telling a story about [brief topic, e.g., environmental justice / an artist's legacy]. On that project, I managed to construct the main storyline out of over 150 hours of untranscribed footage, created the temp soundscape, and worked together with the director on creating the right rhythm of the narrative. The result of our work was [mention an achievement, e.g., screening at XYZ Film Festival / distribution / success with audiences]. From the technical side, I am ready for an efficient remote or hybrid work process. As a highly experienced editor, I am proficient in using such programs as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer; I am used to working with complex multicam timelines, working with archival footage, and conducting offline-to-online finishing process (including roundtripping for coloring and sound). Apart from technical aspects of work, however, my biggest strength is my ability to collaborate — documentary editing is a deeply collaborative and intimate process, and I always strive to be an egoless creative partner who listens well and communicates proactively. I would love the opportunity to have a look at your assembly and discuss my vision of [Project Title] in more detail. Thank you for your attention, [Your Name] [Link to Showreel / Website]

# 10 Recommendations for Mechanical Keyboards for Typists The right mechanical keyboard will help you get through a long workday without too much discomfort. With all the variety of switches, layouts, and keycaps, however, you can easily get confused. To avoid such a risk, here are some practical recommendations for choosing your setup. **1. First of all, think of yourself.** Do you type for a few hours daily, or do you send a few quick emails? Think of your work routine first of all. **2. Test switches before making a purchase.** There are three types of switches – linear, tactile, and clicky. You can choose which one suits you best by testing it before purchasing a keyboard. **3. Don't think that the louder the switches, the better.** Clicking sounds may be entertaining until you share the office with other people or go on an important video conference. Be careful! **4. Choose the layout of the board depending on the desk.** In full-size keyboards, there is a number pad, in tenkeyless and other smaller variants – its absence frees you more space for the mouse. **5. Pay attention to the profile of the keycaps.** Depending on their height and contour, they may be more or less ergonomic. So, if you don't like one keyboard – its switches may suit you just fine. **6. Don't forget about the angle.** Some keyboards have a steep angle which may force you to bend your wrists. Flat keyboards allow you to stay comfortable. **7. Check the stabilizers.** Stabilizers of large keys are responsible for their proper performance. So, if you feel that there is something wrong with them – even excellent switches won't help you. **8. Pay attention to the hot-swap sockets.** This function allows you to exchange your switches without soldering which is convenient for experimenting. However, if you don't want to do it – don't worry. **9. Pay attention to useful things.** For instance, do you want wireless connectivity, a detachable cable, dedicated media keys or some special software for changing the keys' assignments? **10. Don't spend all your money on the keyboard.** There is no need in a perfect setup – it's okay if you will like your keyboard because of its ergonomic design and will be comfortable when typing. In conclusion, there is no ideal mechanical keyboard for everyone. Try to visit stores with physical keyboards, pay attention to those which seem comfortable after a minute, and buy one you will love to use.

Dear Hiring Team, I am interested in the opportunity to freelance as a documentary editor. Eight years' experience in the creation of non-fictional narratives for broadcast, streaming and festival release allows me to provide both precision and the sense of storytelling in my work. My professional path started with assistant editing of the feature-length documentary film about communities being displaced due to the coastal environment changes. While collaborating with the director, I logged and assembled more than 200 hours of the footage resulting in the successful additional funding of the project. It became my belief that a good documentary editor must find the right story in the material and be disciplined enough to allow it to breathe. Since then I edited films from 8 minutes-long web shorts to a 90-minutes long feature premiere at a regional film festival. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, I can also use Avid Media Composer when required. In addition, I do color correction, sound cleaning and motion graphics myself in order to reduce expenses and speed up the process. Regarding archival projects, I am skilled at organizing a large library of media, keeping track of the licensing requirements and handling the mixed format/frame rate material without losing quality. The most important thing for me about this job is collaboration. Every director has his/her own connection to the footage and my task is to listen to it carefully before I make a single cut. I provide well-organized review cuts, receive constructive feedback and share my concerns in order to help producers to see problematic moments or potential opportunities. Producers noticed my punctuality and proactive nature as well as the ability to meet the deadline without delays. Most recently, I edited a short documentary film about a third generation bakery owner for a nonprofit client. The raw interviews were inconsistent and emotionally volatile. However, by restructuring the film around one morning of work, I managed to create a very intimate piece which got selected for two festivals and resulted in increased donations for my client. As a freelancer, I am flexible and used to collaborate remotely, to adapt quickly to new working environment and creative vision. I have a reliable equipment set up and backup system as well as happy to use any file-sharing and review platform you prefer. Thank you for your attention and consideration. I would be glad to discuss my work and how it can contribute to your projects. You can see my portfolio and reels here: [Link to the Portfolio] I can provide my references upon request. Thank you. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Phone Number] | [Email Address] [Portfolio Link]

I have always been fascinated by human-computer interactions and my interest grew out of the situation when my grandfather tried to book a medical appointment via a website. All the necessary information was provided on the website, but the small size of the text, confusing menu, and unclear error messages made the task too difficult for the older generation. So, I sat with my grandfather until we managed to perform the task. I think that the main purpose of technology is to make things easier. Therefore, I would like to find out why technology often complicates things and how this can be changed. The thing I like about the field is the combination of technical and human aspects. It can happen that a system works perfectly well but it may be not enough to achieve successful interaction. Thus, I am interested in the design decisions related to learning about user needs, testing assumptions and balancing between accessibility, privacy, and simplicity. I would like to study the processes of transforming observations about the problems faced by people into the product that solves these problems. One of the aspects I am interested in studying is accessibility. As my grandfather's situation shows, the choice that seems insignificant for one user may prevent another from using the service. Learning human-computer interaction will allow me to learn how to involve users with different disabilities, backgrounds and levels of digital literacy at each step of the design process. I would like to learn how to listen to the user before offering a solution and check if it works in real-life situations. Finally, the field of human-computer interactions allows me to express my creativity since improving the interface involves many questions and trials. This field is interesting for me as it assumes the ability to admit the mistake and change the approach accordingly. Studying human-computer interaction will give me an opportunity to develop products that are respectful to users. Regardless of what services I will work with (healthcare services, education tools or something else) I would like to design clear and inclusive interfaces. I consider myself successful when I design the interface that allows an older person to perform an important task alone.

**The Mirage of Security: Why Existing Digital Privacy Legislation Is Ineffective in the Modern Web** **BRUSSELS** — When the European Union approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, it marked the landmark legislation that would finally put a stop to the rampant data hoarding practices of Big Tech companies. Now, with six years of experience, multiple copies of GDPR and similar laws implemented across the globe, digital rights experts ring the alarm bell: the existing legislative framework is simply incapable of regulating the modern technology. While GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) effectively prohibited explicit data misuse, tech companies managed to change their tactics to adapt to the new regulations. First of all, current laws suffer greatly because of the "notice and consent" requirement. According to Elena Vance from the Open Tech Institute, making users tick countless boxes in cookie consent banners has led to so-called "consent fatigue" – people are accepting any and all terms in order to use websites without getting frustrated. In addition to that, privacy legislation is still centered around the concept of Personally Identifiable Information (PII): names, Social Security number, email addresses and other types of data that can directly link person to the data entry. However, today, data brokers no longer need PII. Using modern algorithmic fingerprinting, they can collect various data entries that seem harmless but when combined give the picture of the person – battery charge of the device, typing speed, geolocation pings, etc. Those behavioral profiles allow them to deanonymize users with up to 99% accuracy. Another aspect that widens the gap between law and technology is the development of generative artificial intelligence. AI uses the database that consists of billions of publicly available websites and operates in a legal limbo where data scraping is not considered targeted privacy violation but rather takes permanent user information out of context and puts it into a black box. Lastly, there is the problem of enforcing laws. National Data Protection Authorities are underfunded and unable to stand against trillion-dollar companies in legal battles. The fines that are imposed on the companies look big in the headlines but are treated by the latter as the regular cost of business. "We are trying to regulate 21st-century technology with the concepts developed in the 20th century," Elena Vance. "Restricting direct data collection does not do anything about the inferential profiling." Thus, as the lawmakers try to develop new legislation, the opinion of the technologist community becomes clearer and clearer: without the change in focus from user consent to prohibition of data business models, digital privacy remains legal fiction.

**Title:** The Great Elevation: Why Generative AI Will Enhance, Not Eliminate, Knowledge Work With the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence, the same old techno-panic seems to have reared its head once again. Doomsayers are predicting that with the help of large language models, all kinds of knowledge-based work, including legal analysis, computer programming, medical diagnosis, and even creative writing, will soon become redundant. However, such fears need to be reconsidered in the light of economic and technological history. Far from rendering knowledge work extinct, generative AI will elevate it by removing cognitive drudgery, democratizing elite skill, and shifting the value of human labor towards high-order judgment and empathy. It is important to remember that historically, the automation of processes has changed the nature of work rather than its amount. For example, the advent of the spreadsheet in the 1970s did not reduce the number of accountants; it only made the boring manual calculations that occupied most of their time unnecessary. As a result, the demand for accountants increased sharply, as they turned from human calculators into advisors capable of making strategic financial decisions. Similarly, generative AI is the technology that will make the work of knowledge workers more cognitively productive as it will remove the administrative burden of modern labor. Generative AI will automate information search, initial document generation, and data synthesis, thus leaving people free to think critically and strategize. Besides, generative AI will democratize the capabilities that previously were available exclusively to people with expensive education or a lot of money. Traditionally, only the elites within a company had the skills necessary to generate high-level code, conduct comprehensive market research, or create impressive visual materials. With the advent of generative AI, all employees will become as productive as the best specialists because the former will serve as an unrelenting research assistant, junior copywriter, and software architect for the individual person. The knowledge worker of today will be able to achieve the same results as an entire team thanks to the powerful tools at their disposal. Finally, it is important to remember that generative AI does not have those human qualities that make up the true essence of knowledge: context-specific intuition, ethical understanding, emotional intelligence, and personal experience. While machines can combine existing data and predict possible scenarios, they are unable to deal with the complexities of moral questions that arise during crises, establish trust with the clients experiencing grief, and demonstrate the serendipity necessary to generate new perspectives. In the era of AI saturation, these uniquely human qualities will only increase in value and become the key competitive advantage. In conclusion, the assumption that generative AI will make knowledge work redundant fails to understand the nature of knowledge. Knowledge does not involve mere recognition of patterns; it involves deliberate and context-sensitive application of insights to human challenges. Instead of being the threat to our existence, generative AI will be the driving force behind modern intellectual renaissance.