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OfficeTeam Survey Identifies Most Annoying Break Room Behaviors Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:00AMLooking to make friends at work? Don't leave a trail of breadcrumbs in the kitchen, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Forty-four percent of workers interviewed said making a mess for others to clean up is the most annoying break room behavior.
Black eyes for Peas? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:46AMIt's the age-old Behind the Music story: band members who can't be in the same room. Rumour (from a very reliable source) tells me that Black Eyed Peas' Fergie and will.i.am are in such a bad way, they refuse to appear together, off stage, at press events, etc. But does it really matter? We don't have to love our coworkers. Mick Jagger is said to be pissed about Kieth Richards' upcoming ...
Light Friday: The Most Annoying Coworker Habits Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:57AMPlus: "Woodhenge," an Eating Robot and the Largest Object in the Universe.
MARCUS: A bad mood rising Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:42AMShould Monday be food, it would be bland, without flavor and lacking in texture. It is the unwanted, oft-maligned stepchild of the calendar. Forcing my eyelids to unstick, I flop my hand across the nightstand like a fish out of water,
TV review: Back from the past, 'Futurama' makes the grade Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:05PMGood news: Creator Matt Groening (“The Simpsons”) and David X. Cohen have brought “Futurama” back to the masses, and the cartoon comedy returns right where it left off — a thousand years in the future with the Hypnotoad, Earth President Nixon, and the deft yet accident-prone Planet Express Delivery crew.
The cult-hit cartoon comedy Futurama is back on the air following the adventures of the Planet Express delivery crew ... Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:59AMGood news, everyone!
Sarah Ryu | Does work have to be meaningful? Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:13PMSarah Ryu As one of two people under the age of 40 at my workplace this summer, I find I am most impressive to some of my coworkers because I can type at a speed faster than 40 words per minute. In fact, it seems that our whole generation of 18- to 29-year-olds is fascinating to the older set simply because we thrive on digital technology. We’re experts on social networking and unresponsive ...
Most Annoying Phrases Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:42AMThere are five phrases that annoy Metro Detroiters most. See them here and help us choose the most irritating of all! Results on Local 4 News at 6 p.m.
How to Make Six Figures, Part 3 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 6:31AMAs our series continues we are discovering some common links among six-figure solopreneurs. Most significantly that none of them is afraid of hard work and, so far, every one of them is convinced it's worth it. These solo businesses all take home a tidy profit for their remarkable efforts and work hard to achieve their goals. Do you share any of the qualities of our six-figure solo's? My next ...
8 Secrets of “Lucky” Job-Seekers Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 1:07PMLuck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Sexist Comments of the Week: Wedding Day “Health” Edition Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 11:17AMLast week on the Sexist , we payed tribute to the wedding industry’s focus on women’s “health,” as evidenced through its tireless “BIG DAY” diet promotions, its images of women squeezing into too-small white dresses, and its total obsession with brides, not grooms. Commenters weighed in (GET IT?):
Will the US' biggest (and only) soccer fan lose his shit today? Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 7:01AMSource: The Onion It's Brad Janovich day! A huge game for the team, the US play England this afternoon at 3:30pm. According to the Guardian , the Americans are lacking in any Michael Jordan players (no stars), so they'll have to play well as a team. But of course Janovich knows this—while his buddies are eating peanuts and cracker jacks, he'll be annoying at the pub: As the 2010 World Cup ...
Include Friends in Your Creative Job Hunt Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:07PMBuild a stronger bond with your pals while enlisting their help in finding you a job.
Poor Time Management Skills Passes Gossip as Biggest Workplace Pet Peeve Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 6:00AMATLANTA----Employees would rather deal with gossiping co-workers than with colleagues who have poor time management skills, according to Randstad, a leading staffing firm and workforce solutions provider.
M.B.S. Signs Off For the Last Time Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 11:56PMSun Senior Writer, columnist and former Assistant Sports Editor Meredith Bennett-Smith says her goodbyes and discusses her plans for the future. Hint: They involve life in the big city.
Allston-Brighton residents getting frustrated by MWRA water crisis Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 2:42PMIn Allston-Brighton, Saturday’s MWRA pipe burst has left citizens annoyed at the inconvenience of the situation, although not panicked.
Ask Amy Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 9:23PMWhen the cat's away, the owner stays home More
Annoying Celeb Couple No. 5 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 7:37AMIf these two become any more politically correct we are going to need a bag in which to vomit. They refuse to marry for political reasons. They donate handsomely to causes worldwide. They adopt kids from all over the globe. Jolie is an actual ambassador.
5 Celeb Couples We Wish Would Just Go Away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 5:17AMIt's bad enough when one celebrity gets on our nerves, but pairing them up with an equally annoying counterpart is sometimes just more than we can bear.
Police Say Preschool Chief Pestered 13-Year-Old Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 9:44PMMENLO PARK, Calif. -- The supervisor of a San Francisco Bay area preschool has been arrested for child annoyance because authorities say he's been pestering a 13-year-old girl by giving her unwanted gifts and letters.
Texas Cash For Appliances Buying Begins Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 6:49AMThe 10-day purchasing period to get a rebate in the Texas Cash for Appliances program begins, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Man Drives Off 2-Story Parking Garage Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 6:04AMA man is killed when he drives off the second floor of a west Houston parking garage, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Who Are 5 Most Annoying Reality Stars? Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 5:07AMJust the fact that they want to have their lives documented on camera for the entire world to see makes most reality TV "stars" annoying by default. However, there are some that give you that "fork scraping a plate" feeling more than others.
Who Are 5 Most Annoying Reality Stars? Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 3:38AMYou can't hardly flip through the channels these days without finding an annoying reality-TV personality. But do you agree with our choices for the worst?
Chewing gum can lead to wrinkles around mouth: experts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:49AMIf you're a gum chewer, annoying your coworkers with those popping and smacking sounds may be the least of your worries.
Proofpoint Reports Finding of Email Security Trends Survey Conducted at RSA Conference 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:00AMSUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - March 9, 2010 - Proofpoint, Inc. ( http://www.proofpoint.com ), the leading provider of SaaS email security, archiving and data loss prevention solutions, today announced findings from a survey of 122 RSA Conference 2010 attendees, conducted at Proofpoint's exposition booth, about email security trends. Key findings from the ...
The most annoying business jargon Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 2:06AMThe business world is plagued by a plethora of meaningless cliches and pointless jargon. We've pinpointed a few of the worst offenders favoured by real life David Brents.
Malware Aims to Evade Windows 7 Safeguards Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:03PMWindows 7 adds a number of new security features, but social engineering attacks mean that you can’t let your guard down.
Malware Aims to Evade Windows 7 Safeguards Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:45PMExperts agree that Windows 7 has enhanced security to ward off attacks on vulnerabilities in old software. But what if a money-minded online scammer can persuade you to download malware onto your PC?
Move Your Ass Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 9:30AMMove Your Ass
2009: The Year in Tech Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 6:37AMWindows got less annoying. Smartphones became smarter. The Internet became more entertaining. All in all, it was a good year for technology and the folks who use it.
5 Leadership Tactics That Will Make 2010 a Pivotal Business Year Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 2:28PMRISMEDIA, December 22, 2009—No doubt about it: 2009 has definitely been a tough year. You need to turn things around, and that means making some big changes in the very near future. Problem is, you’re not sure what they are. A new improvement initiative? A hot new product? A new ...
Ninja Nonsense Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 5:44PMOh man, Right Stuf 's 12 Days of Anime used to really kill my wallet back when I had disposable income. This year's sales are really good, with Haruhi Suzumiya, the first season of One Piece , Ouran High School Host Club , and Emma on sale.
Palm Pre: Six Months In Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 6:52AMIn mid-June of 2009, Palm sent me a Pre, its first webOS-powered smartphone, to try out as a “Real Reviewer.” That program, I was told, was launched to get the Palm Pre into the hands of a few people Palm could count on to use it daily for an extended period (about six months, to [...] Filed in categories: Palm OS related , Reviews Tagged: Palm , Palm pre , webOS Palm Pre: Six Months In ...
Michelles’ farewells: Two of ‘The Leader’ staff’s finest say goodbye Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 12:58AMAs I move to the next chapter of my life, I can’t help but think of all the times I have shared with the people in the office.
Some employees bring personal touch to office decorations Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 1:43AMBy Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer An 18-inch artificial Christmas tree might be too small for the foyer, but it’s just right for the area of office cubicles that Trish Parker shares with three co-workers.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Review Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 3:41PMThe Iomega StorCenter ix2 series is an extremely popular network storage solution designed for consumers and small businesses who need a stand-alone storage drive that can be shared by multiple computers over an internet or network connection. The new ix2-200 allows friends, family, and coworkers to access the same files even if they work on different computers located on opposite sides of the ...
timeforcake: A biz website tip & Summit Telecom Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 12:41AMBusiness Website Tip of the Week: How to Make Good Content Even Better The fact that your business website's copy is good doesn't guarantee that it will be read. Your copy may be useful, effective, and persuasive when read from start to finish, but it may not be living up to its potential if it doesn't respect a basic web truth: For the most part, when reviewing information on the web, people do ...
Tech etiquette guide Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 7:17AMDigital Trends sat down with Thomas P. Farley, the online guru of manners, to hammer out some guidelines for embracing gadgets without driving everyone around you crazy.
Google Latitude Lets Users Follow Their Own Footprints Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 1:01PMUsers of Google's location-aware mobile software can now track their whereabouts over time and receive alerts when contacts are nearby, thanks to two features added to the software on Tuesday. The free application, Google Latitude, was introduced earlier this year for a variety of cellphones.
Red flags Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 1:32AMMark Mardell on the FBI's probe of Maj Hasan's links
SHERIFF's PATROL LOG: Boy reportedly sexually assaulted Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 6:21AMDate of Report: 10/20/2009 Time of Report: 2:13 Deputy Name: Sinor, Steven Report Number: 07738-09 Charges: 286 PC, 288 PC Suspect Arrested Y/N: No Arrestee: None Location: Royal Oaks Synopsis: R/P reported her 10-year-old nephew had been sexually assaulted. Case continues.
ARCHIVES Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 3:07AM10/07/09 : Why I Like to Hire Ugly People: How the unattractive suffer … and can end up sitting pretty 08/27/09 : The Smartest One in the Room 05/26/09 : Communication Lessons from President Obama and His Messaging Team 04/21/09 : What to Do if You Lose Your Job 01/29/09 : A Very Short Course in Becoming a World-Class Communicator 12/18/08 : Hot Jobs in Hard Times 11/17/08 : An unexpected path ...
Training Your Pet Peeve Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 4:17PMThe things coworkers do that irk you at the office also lower your productivity. Steven DeMaio explains how to manage the annoyance
The Five Immutable Laws of Moving House Sunday, October 4, 2009 @ 11:17AMMoving? Don't try too hard to make it painless. It'll be time wasted. You're fighting against universal laws here, my friend.
Most Annoying Words at Work Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 6:51AMDo you say "viral," "value add" or "circle back"? You're so annoying, according to a new survey.
Most Annoying Words at Work Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 6:48AMMENLO PARK, Calif. - Here's a word for the wise: You’re probably annoying your coworkers if you’re a big fan of clichés, buzzwords and industry jargon, according to a recent survey.
When kids and their parents become "friends" Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 3:06PMFacebook isn't just for kids anymore. Some of us learned that lesson when our bosses and coworkers became our Facebook "friends." Others are learning it now that their parents or even grandparents have joined the social networking club.
How to Give Coworkers Advice Without Annoying Them Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 7:23AMSuggestions can be helpful, but it's easy to overstep your bounds.
ARCHIVES Monday, September 7, 2009 @ 9:52AM08/27/09 : The Smartest One in the Room 05/26/09 : Communication Lessons from President Obama and His Messaging Team 04/21/09 : What to Do if You Lose Your Job 01/29/09 : A Very Short Course in Becoming a World-Class Communicator 12/18/08 : Hot Jobs in Hard Times 11/17/08 : An unexpected path to career contentment 11/11/08 : A contrarian post-election post-mortem 11/11/08 : A contrarian post ...