Word: switches
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...thinkers) still translates twice as many books a year into German as it does from German into other languages. For those who don't know enough German to read the downloadable sample texts, litrix.de also offers specimen translations in English and Arabic; next year, the third language will switch to Chinese. If your interest is piqued by one of the 30 new titles recommended by an expert jury of German literary critics each year, you can use an e-mail contact form to order it direct from the publisher. Those looking for a great read also shouldn't miss...
...while online communications are often a time-stealing culprit, some companies are finding relief in them. All the employees at Basex, an information-technology research firm in New York City, use instant messaging. A simple switch to DO NOT DISTURB status signals that coworkers shouldn't phone, email or stop by to chat. "There was never a memo on it. We all just started using the technology," says CEO Jonathan Spira. Finding peace and quiet should always be so easy...
...meantime, don't assume you necessarily have to switch to another COX-2 inhibitor. Aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen work just as well as the prescription drugs, provided that you are not at increased risk for bleeding, peptic ulcer or other gastrointestinal problems. (See box for more details...
...Senate Republicans could retaliate--for example, by denying funds for projects important to Chafee's constituents in Rhode Island. But as angry as they might be over Chafee's defection, G.O.P. Senators are well aware that their slim majority in the Senate could be jeopardized if he were to switch parties, as Vermont Senator Jim Jeffords did three years ago. Chafee says he has no plans "at this stage" to bolt the party. But Republicans know that if they turn up the heat, it's a short walk to the other side of the aisle. --By Douglas Waller
...Crimson is so strong, one might expect Kerr to move away from his regular 4-4-2 formation and to a 3-5-2 that would allow for an extra offensive position at midfield. Kerr said that he doesn’t think that they will make the switch quite yet as he is satisfied with how the team has been playing with the 4-4-2 formation...