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Why Your Agency Should Drop Everything and Schedule a Hack Day

  Picture this: for one day a year, everyone at your agency puts a hold on all client-related projects, clears their calendars, and gathers for a full-day brainstorm session. For one day, the only thing that matters is creating something new from absolutely nothing. That's the philosophy behind holding an annual agency hack day (or "hackathon"): A chance to push your team to their creative limits, consider previously overlooked points of view, and delve deeply into experimental projects you wouldn't have otherwise been able to seriously pursue. Although a day without billable hours might sound like a dystopian nightmare to some agency folks, the benefits of holding a hack day far outweigh the potential negative consequences of losing a normal day of work. Setting aside a day to devote all your agency's resources towards a single goal can produce real, innovative solutions you can translate into successful client campaigns. Take Brooklyn-based digital agency Big Sp...

7 Scheduling Hacks to Help You Regain Control of Your Day

  This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. I don't know about you, but my calendar is one of the most valuable tools I use. Between calls, meetings, lunches, trainings, outings, and events, I rely on my calendar to keep me organized -- and sane. Trouble is, sometimes things can get a little messy. Whether I've overbooked myself or forgotten to make important updates, there are times when my schedule could certainly use a facelift.  Know the feeling? Check out these seven strategies for decluttering your calendar and regaining control of your schedule.  Before You Begin: Complete a Calendar Audit Before you can fix a problem, you have to understand where one exists. Perform a calendar self-audit: Review the past month and ask yourself the following questions: When are you most productive? On average, how many meetings do you have per day? Are there any recurring meetin...

18 Hidden Snapchat Hacks & Features You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner

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  After taking a picture, to change the filter simply swipe left or right over your photo to rotate among the filter options. To add a second filter to the photo, hold the screen with one finger and swipe left or right with another finger to find your second filter. Snapchat, the one-to-one messaging app with more than 160 million daily active users, has earned a reputation for fast growth and innovation. But despite its success, it isn't the most  user-friendly  app I've ever played around with. Many of its best features are buried so deep in the app that a lot of people don't even know they exist. In July 2017, Snapchat added even more features in their release of a new version, and some of these features have totally reshaped how people use the app in the first place. For example, did you know that you can use Snapchat to make a live video call? Or that you can add emojis to your Snapchat videos -- and make it so they move and scale with specific objects? Wha...

مهرانه رود

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    تاریخچه از تاریخ به وجود آمدن این رود اطلاع دقیقی در دسترس نیست اما خاقانی یکی از شاعران بزرگ کشورمان که در قرن ششم می زیسته، درباره این رود شعری سروده به شرح زیر: تا به تبریزم دو چیزم حاصل است / نیم نان و آب مهران‌رود و بس. از آنجا که این رود در سال های متمادی کم آب بوده، 9 سال پیش، شهردار وقت تبریز برنامه آبرسانی آن را با کمک گرفتن از سد شهید مدنی، در دستور کار قرار داد. شکل گیری این اتفاق می تواند نکات مثبتی برای تبریز در پی داشته باشد از جمله: زیبا سازی شهر و تغییر شرایط زیستی، فرهنگی و اقتصادی. مجله مستر بلیط در تلاش است تا اطلاعات کاملی در مورد جاذبه های گردشگری مختلف از شهرهای کوچک و بزرگ در سراسر کشور برای شما جمع آوری کند و در اختیار شما قرار دهد. نقشه و معرفی بخش های مختلف مهرانه رود که آن را با نام میدان پایی نیز می شناسند، از قسمت شرق تا غرب تبریز ادامه داشته و این شهر زیبا را به قسمت شمالی و جنوبی تقسیم کرده است. گاهی اوقات شهر دچار آلودگی هوا می شود و این رود شرایط خوبی را برای تلطیف هوا فراهم می کند. این رودخانه در سال های قبل از نظر آبی، وضعیت پایداری نداش...

GO FOR A NEUTRAL WALL COLOR

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  Note that while the table pedestal and chairs have a heavy look, this small corner doesn’t feel overburdened thanks to a smartly placed glass top table and ultra-white walls. The table’s clear surface keeps the room feeling open while the white walls (a must when it comes to small house interior design), do the same thing while helping to keep the room also feeling brighter and more energizing. USE EVERY SURFACE When it comes to small apartment ideas, the sky is literally the limit. Take a cue from the room illustrated above and go vertical to maximize use throughout every inch of your small home. When everything is organized and has a rhyme and a reason, together, they will never come off as looking heavy-handed. BRING IN A SETTEE Perfect for any small house interior, a settee or bench is a must when looking to entertain elegantly without having to bring in a heavy, overstuffed sofa that’s width will eat up floor space and leave you with little room for anything else. Plus, they...

16 2019 INTERIOR DESIGNER HACKS & SMALL APARTMENT DECORATING IDEAS

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  If you’re moving to a more densely populated area, you might find yourself in a much smaller home than you’re used to and on the lookout for some space-making  interior design hacks . Fortunately, small apartment & home décor doesn’t mean sacrificing style – you can still have an amazingly beautiful small space, with enviable  small space interior design  features while making the most of the limited space you have. From small house interior design ideas to updating a petite room you’ve found challenging to decorate – we’ve got you covered with savvy tips culled from our  decorators . DISPLAY WHAT YOU NEED It should go without saying that when it comes to small apartment ideas, less is more. However, our interior designers are always surprised to see just how many extra elements clients think they can manage in a challenging space. That’s not to say that life be stripped down to the bare essentials, but when you are considering the best interior desig...

5 Interior Design Tips That Will Keep Your Home Organized and Attractive

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  When we think of interior design, the first thing that comes to mind is a perfectly curated home similar to the ones we see on those fancy glossy magazines. They’re pretty and clean, almost to the point that they don’t seem very realistic to live on. This is one of the biggest mistakes that inexperienced or first-time homeowners fall into whenever they think of home design or condo interior design. So many of us obsess on making everything look well-curated that practicality, especially when it comes to organization, gets pushed into the back burner. Your house design ideas, however, should consider more than just the aesthetic. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t really need to sacrifice your taste in design to achieve an organized home. As long as you follow the right techniques like the ones below, you can easily hit the sweet spot between the two. But first, let’s straighten out some myths about interior design and organization:    clean is different from b...

55 secret interior design tips from the experts

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  It's said there's a world of difference between a room designed by a professional interior designer and one done by a home decorator. From balancing colour schemes to hanging artwork, planning lighting and even positioning curtains, designers have a box of tricks that can turn an average scheme into a fabulous space. We've rounded up some of the trade's best-kept secrets to take your own décor to the next level. Shh – just keep it quiet... Plan thoroughfares Abode One of the most common design mistakes that non-designers make – especially in open-plan spaces – is cramming too much furniture into an area without leaving enough room for people to walk around comfortably. The most frequently-used thoroughfares in your home should be at least 90cm wide – just enough for two people to pass each other.  Nail the floor plan Pexels Speaking of leaving enough space, it’s also important to make sure there is room to move around in less busy areas of your home. For examp...

12 Simple Interior Design Hacks To Spruce Up A Living Space

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  It’s nice to take pride in your living space, and a little bit of upcycling can really make the difference between a house and a home. It doesn’t even require you to fork out that much – and most of of the following home hacks can be accomplished with easily acquirable items. So if you’re soon to commit to a décor overhaul or are just looking to spruce up a room, here are 12 of our favourite simple interior design tips to make a space just that little bit more unique. Jazz it up If you find your room needs a little brightening up, paint over some cheap furniture in bold colours. Image: thehomestyledirectory.com Clip it up Pin up clipboards instead of posters on your walls. It’ll make whatever you choose to display easy to change, and the clips can be painted in different colours for added effect. Image: apartmenttherapy.com Pillow power Is your bed looking a little plain? Buy some patterned pillowcases that match either your bedspread or your wallpaper. Sticking to one colour pal...