Are you interested in s-e-x? Would you say that publicly? There are at least a few Silicon Valley executives who readily admit this in their profiles on social network site Tribe.net, or demonstrate it by the tribes of which they are members. While some people are comfortable with a seamless blend of their business and...
[Continue Reading]Ergonomic keyboards and mice (continued)
Following up on my earlier research into ergonomic keyboards and mice: I recently purchased the Quill Mouse from ErgoDirect. This is a bizarre-looking mouse pointer — it looks like a small white iron, and it costs $99. But it’s dramatically more comfortable than a traditional mouse, because it allows you to keep your hand in...
[Continue Reading]How to get hired at Microsoft/innovative use of blogs for recruiting
from Scott Allen: Heather Hamilton, a senior recruiter for marketing talent at Microsoft, just did one of the most unusual recruiting ideas we’ve ever seen. Heather has asked her readers to link to this post from their blog resumes, and she’ll check out the resumes by reviewing her referrals. The implication of this? If you...
[Continue Reading]The Experts’ Guide To 100 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do
Samantha Ettus has recently released an interesting new book with a good concept. For The Experts’ Guide To 100 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do, she convinced the world’s leading experts to offer their insights on how to perform everyday tasks – from improving your vocabulary and telling a joke to smiling for the...
[Continue Reading]Review of ergonomic keyboards
I have been experimenting with some new options in ergonomic keyboards. Most of us spend hours per day on a keyboard. But most keyboards are built for the convenience of the manufacturer–with all the keys in a straight line– not for the way that our real, non-linear hands work. To learn about the newest and...
[Continue Reading]Tools to manage small project teams
All of life is one big To Do list. I personally spend most of my time managing project teams for the various projects that I am responsible for.I have been looking for some time for a more efficient way to track the progress of my teammates. I have used Microsoft Project in the past, but...
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