In Strike.TV ’s comedy series, Hold Please, lead character, Mandy Stern (played by co-creator Royana Black) reveals Liz Lemon-esque social quirks, like passing off the sarcastic remarks she makes under her breath as getting “the whispers.â€� You know, it’s an acting thing. And that...

Nicholas Taylor returns to us today with a new book he’s making available as a free serialized audiobook — 8810. Join Bill Morison on his journey through corporate America, as he learns about auditing insurance and just how irritating people can be. This podcast contains office related h...

A tipster at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia tells us Martha and Co. have a few new rules for staffers in the new offices. Bring nothing! Visual proof included below: Kevin Sharkey and Martha have decided that their new design scheme will be marred by any of the following: ink colors other than red ...

The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:22-24 ESV) I’m not a very spiritual person. Some of you might have noticed. I love ...

Software, Layoffs, community Gregory T. Huang wrote: A day after the largest layoff in Microsoft history—1,400 jobs cut yesterday, with up to 5,000 in the next year and a half—the ripples are spreading far and wide throughout the technology and business communities. Here’s a snapsh...

My friend Dahni-El just emailed me this story from the BBC Computing magazine Which? recovered 22,000 “deleted” files from eight computers purchased on eBay. Criminals source old computers from internet auction sites or in rubbish tips, to find users’ valuable details. Freely avail...

startups, Internet, Entrepreneurship Gregory T. Huang wrote: Are you a new tech entrepreneur in the Seattle area? Or interested in the workings of startups from a Northwest perspective? If so, you should check out Marcelo Calbucci’s “ultimate guide,” which he posted on his Seattle ...

Last night's happy hour discussion. Shannon: You know what? I totally think Christopher Reeve was faking it.Me: *blink* Um, Shannon? HE DIED. Shannon: I know, but I kinda think he was faking that whole thing.Me: What thing? His accident? His paralysis? His inability to breathe?!?Shannon: Well, I nev...

I swear to you, this is an actual online conversation from 8:03am this morning. I work in a very cool and modern professional office. We are in the software business. Technically, I work with *adults*. However, as has been proven over and over again, that's debatable. My co-workers vote, pay taxes a...

Sadly, my admin did not get the official boot the other day.  He survives to suck the life out of another day. Waaa.  Although my co-Director and I made it crystal clear to the ED that we are totally on board with shoving his ass out the door at any time. I think she’s waiting until ...