Here’s something to remind us that our jobs are on par with a hamster in a wheel. This USB-powered hamster runs as fast as you type. Simply plug it into a USB port, load the software and start typing away. The faster your typing speed, the quicker the hamster’s pace. The little furry animal can… Read More: Caught up in the rat race? »
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It has been reported that Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer each earned $616,667 in salary in the fiscal year ended in June, up 2.8% from a year earlier. However, both had their bonuses cut 13% to $350,000, down from $400,000 in 2005. Ballmer also received $9,482 for “all other compensation”, while Gates received $2,112 for… Read More: Admittedly, a drop in the ocean but… »
I’ve always enjoyed reading Geoffrey Colvin’s column in FORTUNE, but when he wrote his latest in the October 16 issue, I think he may have lost it. The piece, titled “A Growth Plan for HP’s CEO” in the print magazine, offers little in terms of advice other than the painfully obvious under the circumstances (e.g.… Read More: Hurd’s way »
For Paraskevidekatriaphobics (people afflicted with a morbid, irrational fear of Friday the 13th), today could be a day of horror. Not only are we on the second Friday the 13th this year (January 13 was a Friday), it’s also the first time since 1411 that Friday the 13th has occurred twice. To make matters worse,… Read More: Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Fear of Friday the 13th »