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How to change large text default factor scaling Ubuntu 18.04

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up vote 0 down vote favorite How can I change large text (in universal access) default factor scaling from 1.25 to 1.21 in Ubuntu 18.04? Thanks, Diego 18.04 text scaling share | improve this question asked 14 hours ago Diego590 3 3 add a comment  |  up vote 0 down vote favorite How can I chan...

How to politely refuse to put someone in touch with my professional network?

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.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty{ margin-bottom:0; } up vote 35 down vote favorite Background I am a young academic, teaching in executive education (i.e. to people older than me). Through my personal network, my studies, and previous professional experience, I have professional contacts in the industry. These contacts are public (on LinkedIn). The other day, I was informally talking with a student (who has 10y+ work experience) during a university's reception. This student wanted to transition from one field to another (in which I have multiple contacts). He asked me if I knew someone in his new field (I used to work in) and if I could put him in touch with them . Problem I genuinely answered that I know people in the field he wants to transition to (answe...