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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

In defense of difficult clients ... top 10 lies of Web 2.0

Feature: In defense of difficult clients
News: Electronic voting machines ate this candidate's only vote
She's a 10: Top ten lies of Web 2.0
Geek comic of the week: Overcompensating

Aunt CalamityASK AUNT CALAMITY
Technology Maven & Advice Columnist.

Dear Aunt Calamity:
My girlfriend is drop-dead gorgeous. However, she thinks she knows everything (even though she is utterly clueless), has no idea how hard I work each day (or what I even do) and seems to think it?s okay to tell me what to do and how to behave while sitting on her butt inspecting her nails. Should I dump her?
- Scott W., Chesapeake, VA

Dear Bill:
Obviously, she needs you more than you need her, so move on. And remember: dating the Human Resources manager is never, ever a good idea.
- Aunt Calamity

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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Party like it's 1999

Clear your calendar. Dotcom-style company holiday parties are making a comeback, according to the annual holiday party survey released by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Among the survey's findings: spending will increase an average of 16%, with the additional funds going to alcohol and offsite venues.

Read the full article here.