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The WB: What Bunk

I will turn 35 years old this fall, which means that by the time these new shows on the WB air, I will officially be too old for the WB, which is, you know, one of those youth-obsessed networks, to be interested in whether I watch or ...READ»

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'Family Guy's MacFarlane Not PC Enough for Microsoft, Windows 7 Deal Pulled

Showing just how unhip being a PC can be, Microsoft has pulled out of a prime time Windows 7 sponsorship of a special by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. According to Microsoft, MacFarlane's style didn't "fit with the Windows ...READ»

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Work/Life: R.I.P. George Carlin

It has taken me all week to realize that George Carlin is dead. He was so cavalier about the subject (his final HBO special featured a long rant on his blithely crossing off the names of dead friends in his address book), that ...READ»

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He's Gone, Bye George

Richard Belzer said it best on The Last Show with David Letterman, "George Carlin was a master of language". Whether it be articulate musings or dirty talk, I believe this to be true 100%. His intellect oozed from every ...READ»

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Seven Words

No, not those seven words. The seven words I’m talking about are just fine with the FCC but maybe deserve a little more scrutiny from the FDA. We all know these words: green, organic, free-range, all-natural, ...READ»

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Laughing Through the Recession? Yes, Plz

What's the state of the funny business? Despite what you might read, it's quite good.READ»

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The Secret Life of the CEO: Do they even know right from wrong?

Why so many good executives make so many terrible choices. The high stakes, the pressure to perform, and the temptation to go for the dough are part of the problem.READ»

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Worried About Layoffs

They've got almost everyone worried. Almost.READ»

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Nine Trillion Dollars in Debt

Making sense of that giant number, if there is sense to be made.READ»

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Jeans Day In The Office

Everybody freak out! It's jeans day!READ»

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Office Romance Secrets

Looking for love at work? Check the bathroom.READ»

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The iPhone App We Really Need

Finally an app that keeps us from doing all the stupid stuff our cell phone should never let us do.READ»

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Job Interviews: How to Make Them Fun

Step 1: Already have a job you like. Step 2: Get your crazy on.READ»

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The Americanization of Indian Tech Support

The only thing worse than an Indian tech-support rep faking an American accent? Doing it to another person from South Asia. Busted!READ»

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Facebook Is So Five Minutes Ago. Check Out Spacebook.

Social networking is kind of like having imaginary friends anyway. Why not take the next logical step?READ»

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Pornography: Computer Kryptonite

Don't look all innocent: We know why your computer crashed.READ»

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Don't Tell Anyone, But We Hate Our Coworkers Too

On the bright side, the worst offices make for the best comedy.READ»

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Quitting Time

We're not sure who's quitting their job in this economy, but if you do, at least you should get paid in full without having to work through your whole two-week's notice.READ»

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Hey, Zen Master: Email Is Not a Forum for Philosophy

That inspirational quote in your email signature file? Maybe that’s not always such a good idea.READ»

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The Perils of Being a Bluetooth Blowhard

Are you carrying on conversations that turn everyone around you into extras in your movie?READ»

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Life Lesson for College: Your Major Doesn't Matter

Have fun, kids, because employers don’t care what you studied.READ»

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The Girlfriend-Proof Computer

When are they going to develop THIS technology?READ»

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Texting Etiquette: Avoid the Winky Face

What signal does using smiley-face emoticons send to others? We offer up a new rule for texting.READ»

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Fast Company Flicks

Imagine a 73-minute-long stand-up comedy shtick on the subject of diversity, delivered by Truman Capote on speed, and you've got Morris Massey's 'Flashpoint.'READ»

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Media: Online Video Newlyweds

The unlikely marriage of General Electric's NBC Universal and News Corp.'s Fox is official. The wedded name: Hulu.com. The online-video site is expected to provide free episodes of 90 NBC and Fox shows. The site is also offering a ...READ»