Write an article based on this "Know the norms for vacation time in your field of work. Aim high. Bring examples of positive work to the negotiating table. Mention the negative effects of not taking enough vacation time. Ask for big breaks far ahead of time. Be willing to give up a small amount of pay or other benefits. Boost your chances with a job offer from a competitor."
article: One of the most important things an employee can take to the negotiating table is thorough knowledge of her field of work. Employers have an interest in keeping their wages and benefits competitive with their competitors if they don't, they'll lose skilled employees to companies that are more generous. Before asking for more vacation time, do some research to find out the average amount of paid vacation time awarded to employees with jobs similar to yours in other countries. If you can prove that you're receiving less vacation time than is normal in your field, it will strengthen your bargaining position. One great source of this information is the U.S. Department of Labor (specifically, its Bureau of Labor Statistics), which, among many other things, regularly publishes data on the sorts of benefits offered to employees in a variety of fields. When asking for vacation, it's a smart idea to ask for a little more than you actually want. This gives you plenty of room to negotiate you may get what you ask for, but if your employer "pushes back", you're more likely to get the amount of vacation you actually wanted than if you had started with your original number. As long as your request isn't completely outlandish, it's unlikely that you'll damage your relationship with your boss by simply asking for the extra time. For any sort of workplace negotiation, it's usually in your best interest to frame yourself as someone with a steady, dependable record of good work. Before you negotiate, take some time to review the work you've done recently and find a few examples of times when you've gone beyond your normal duties and done especially good work. If your employer is reluctant to give you the vacation time you want, you can bring these up to demonstrate your hard work and loyalty and claim that a little extra vacation will help you keep up your high-quality output. Statistically, taking occasional vacation leave is good for most workers' productivity. Research has found that, if every worker in the U.S. were to take just one more day of vacation each year, the U.S. economy would create an estimated $73 billion in revenue from the additional productivity. Just as important as the work you've already done for you (if not more so) is the work you'll do in the future. Telling your employer that you need the time off to keep the quality of your work high (with the implication that not taking a vacation will leave you unable to do your job properly in the future) can help your boss understand the importance of giving you a break. Again, science supports the idea that vacation time can help make you a better worker overall. Research has shown that vacation time is one of the most important ways to prevent "burnout" a state of intense fatigue and dissatisfaction that leads to dramatically reduced productivity. Would it be a good idea to tell your boss that you plan on taking a two-week vacation the day before you plan to leave? Unless you have an unusually generous manager, the odds are that it is not. For the same reason, you'll want to ask for major increases in your vacation benefits well in advance of when you'll actually need it. This gives you two benefits not only does it make you appear more kind and thoughtful in the eyes of your employer, but also gives you a better bargaining position. Since you don't need the extra vacation time right away, it will be harder for your employer to force you to settle for the bare minimum. Every negotiation with your manager is a give-and-take. To get what you want, you may have to give something back to your employer. For instance, if you want the freedom to work from home on certain days as a sort of "semi-vacation," you may be asked to take a minor cut in your salary. It's up to you to work out an arrangement that's satisfactory for you and your employer. As a very general rule, you'll never want to take a reduction in pay in exchange for vacation time that's equal to or greater than the amount of money you could have made from working during your vacation. Agreeing to this is against your financial interests in effect, it's reducing your wages for no net benefit to you. Perhaps the absolute best way to get what you want from your current employer is to prove that you can get it somewhere else. If you can get a job offer from another employer that includes the amount of vacation time you want, you win regardless of the outcome of your negotiations. There are one of two possibilities: your employer will either agree to give you the amount of vacation time you want, or you'll be able to leave for the other job (and get the amount of vacation time you want). Either way, you come out ahead, so don't be afraid to leverage this aggressive strategy if you can. The problem with this strategy, unfortunately, is that it requires you to put in extra effort outside of work to get the job offer in the first place. This can be difficult, especially if you're already working long hours. Don't get discouraged many business experts agree that being employed makes you more attractive to potential employers. See our resume-writing and interview-prep articles for more information! It goes without saying, but you definitely don't want to do your job-searching work on the company dime. If your employer finds out you're looking for other work, you run a major risk of being let go.

Write an article based on this "Decide whether to take an attacking shot or defend the stumps. Move forward or back. Keep your eyes on the ball. Avoid being called out. Hit the ball with the bat with precise placement, timing, and strength to avoid the fielders on the field."
article: The factors that could play into your decision might be anything from how fast or well the ball is bowled, to the length and rules of the match being played. Shorter matches usually make for more attacking shots as batsman have less opportunity to score runs. Longer test matches that can go for up to five days tend to result in more defensive plays. Front foot shots are most often used to play a ball that is delivered between ankle and thigh height. Back foot shots are better for balls that are between the thigh and head. Once you identify the height which the ball will likely arrive, you can shift your weight to the front or back leg to play the corresponding shots. Watching the progress of the ball is important, as it will help you to determine when and where to hit it. There are several ways to be called out in cricket. When batting keep these rules in mind in determining how aggressive to be with your shots. Prevent the ball from hitting the wicket. Avoid being hit in the legs by the ball in front of the wicket. This may result in the batsman being out by leg before wicket. Avoid giving catches to any fielders on the field. Avoid edging the ball to the wicket-keeper. It takes a great deal of skill and practice to be a great batsman. Be patient and wait for the right shot to play.

Write an article based on this "Gather the ingredients. Add the spread to a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and non-dairy milk. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Spread on the cake or cupcakes."
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If you cannot consume dairy for any reason, this is a great frosting to use. You'll need: 125g soy or olive spread 500g icing sugar/confectioners sugar 80g cocoa powder 100ml soy, almond or rice milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or essence. Beat with an electric mixer until it turns creamy. Because the consistency of soy/olive spread is thinner than that of butter or stick margarine, you don't want to over-beat the spread. Doing so could thin it out too severely, causing your frosting to become too runny. Add half of the icing or confectioners sugar to the creamed spread. Add 2 tablespoons of the non-dairy milk. Beat again, until the mixture turns light and the volume grows. Add the rest of the icing or confectioners sugar, the cocoa powder, the remaining non-dairy milk and the vanilla. Beat more, until well combined. The resulting mixture should have a velvety, creamy texture. Add a bit more non-dairy milk, 2 tsp (10 ml) at a time, if it's a little stiff. Similarly, add more sugar, 2 tsp (10 ml) at a time, if the frosting seems too thin. This frosting is suitable for those pursuing a dairy-free diet.