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Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Finding happiness at work: 24 of 42
Meet Jane. She works in a company where teamwork is a priority. Her supervisor is friendly and willing to mentor Jane. Her coworkers may play practical jokes on the interns, but they are just as willing to lend a sympathetic ear and offer advice. Jane never has to fear asking questions, and tutorials are available to teach h... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Accepting responsibility for your own work: 13 of 22
Do you remember the pride you felt when you received your first 'A' in school? What about the shame of your first 'F'? 'D'? 'C'? I find the feelings particularly intense, since my parents always encouraged me to strive for excellence. Anything other than an 'A' was met with incessant teasing. It got to the point where I trie... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Pursuit of Happyness: 22 of 33
Can a homeless man become a millionaire? It really happened. In "The Pursuit of Happiness"-a movie based on a true story-Chris, the character played by Will Smith, went from unsuccessful entrepreneur to homeless, but he never gave up. He got an unpaid internship with a major finance firm, and he worked and studied hard to be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Is it okay for politicians to accept dinners, vacations and other "gifts" from lobbyists and supporters?: 16 of 24
Auditors and accountants are subject to ethics rules, which include provisions for avoiding conflicts of interest. Why are politicians not subject to similar codes of ethics? Since politicians are in positions where their corruption can do greater harm to America than that of accountants/auditors, there should be controls in... More..
Business > Management Ethics Understanding the corporate board's role in the backdated stock options scandal: 2 of 3
You would think that the board of directors of a corporation would have the ethics to avoid getting involved in something as sordid as option backdating. Their job is to protect the investor's best interest from management greed or incompetence. But you have to remember that board members are human, and as such, greed govern... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: 13 of 19
Why would anyone actually want to go on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? The losers have to admit that they are not smarter that a 5th grader, and this makes them look bad, especially if they miss the easy questions. Contestants risk their reputations by competing. Who would want to hire a former contestant who showed such... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to use Helium.com for research: 8 of 11
There are two ways to find things on Helium.com. First, you can search by channels. This is the popular browsing method. Just click on a channel and browse the topics, then click on a subchannel if you want to see something more specific. For instance, suppose you want to learn how to double your investments in a month. You ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Favorite comebacks: 8 of 11
The most annoying comeback in the world, "I know you are, but what am I." This is the more mature version of, "I'm rubber. You're glue. Whatever you say slides off me and sticks to you." It works well for siblings whose favorite sport is insulting you. But don't be surprised if the sibling rolls her eyes and says, "That's so... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values We are products of our environment: 60 of 80
Who are we? Atoms composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons make up our cells. Our cells contain DNA, blueprints of who we are. Our DNA closely resembles that of pigs. Are we animals? Like animals, we exude pheromones, which are chemicals used to communicate biological matters with other people. Those who call us slaves t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 45 of 55
If a law is unenforceable, then it serves no purpose, other than making people more aware of the issue. However, increased sensitivity to the isssue may hurt the protected group. If a manager has to choose between promoting a woman or an equally qualified man - but he fears promoting the woman will result in more complicated... More..