Random News Tid-Bits

Microsoft seeks patent for office ’spy’ software
(From: The Times 1/16/2008)
Microsoft is developing Big Brother-style software capable of remotely monitoring a worker’s productivity, physical wellbeing and competence. The Times has seen a patent application filed by the company for a computer system that links workers to their computers via wireless sensors that measure their metabolism. 
The system [...]

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BOYCOTT STARBUCKS!

Ok Esther….I know you “love” the Big S, but perhaps you can curtail your bashing on this one?! 
…not as though you aren’t already. They are trendy, they are popular with the Hollywood set…but Caribou has MUCH better coffee, not to mention much better taste in music.Have you seen this article?
Joni Mitchell is back after nine years, and [...]

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D-O-N-U-T-S!!!!!

So while on vacation the family decided one A.M. that donuts where what we needed.Much to our surprise there was NO Dunkin Donuts but there was a

which ended up being a wonderful thing! We had never heard of the Fractured Prune let alone eaten one of their donuts but we were all pleasantly surprised at [...]

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D-O-N-U-T-S!!!!!

So while on vacation the family decided one A.M. that donuts where what we needed.Much to our surprise there was NO Dunkin Donuts but there was a

which ended up being a wonderful thing! We had never heard of the Fractured Prune let alone eaten one of their donuts but we were all pleasantly surprised at [...]

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Pay by the Pound

Charging fat workers more for health insurance
Companies are making employees pay for being fat.
Methods:
1) “Incentives” that lower your health premiums or deductibles if you stay “fit.”
2) Paycheck deductions if you exceed a specified weight-to-height ratio.
3) Cash or goods if you lose weight. In two years, the percentage of executives who think [...]

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Pay by the Pound

Charging fat workers more for health insurance
Companies are making employees pay for being fat.
Methods:
1) “Incentives” that lower your health premiums or deductibles if you stay “fit.”
2) Paycheck deductions if you exceed a specified weight-to-height ratio.
3) Cash or goods if you lose weight. In two years, the percentage of executives who think [...]

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What Teaneck Really Needs

You know what, I figured out what my hometown really needs a place where you can get good pork products. A good dose of pork has been known to solve all problems, or is it a good dose of chocolate solves all problems?

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