Lunch Break – A Coffee Table Book Idea
If you're like me, you sit at your desk thinking, "I wish I could be doing anything, but this." Instead of trying to implement an game-changing idea, you live vicariously through a random Facebook friends' "I'm Awesome" albums; then you go home and ask yourself why your life sucks compared to others. Sound familiar? Especially on a perfect summer day, there is no better better buzz kill than seeing people outside enjoying themselves while realizing it will still be 6 more hours until sunlight meets your skin. Do you ever wonder who these people are? Bloggers? Athletes? Inventors? It is a fact ...
Auto Tuning at Work
[caption id="attachment_788" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Move over T-Pain"][/caption] The awesome guys over at Vimeo put up this entertaining clip of some office auto tuning antics awhile ago, but it's still more than TCS worthy. Move over T-Pain - there's a new kid in town. And his names Jack. I know, I know. Auto tuning is sooooo 2009. But for those of you who want to know how to auto tune your own vocals like T-Pain, Cher, or Daft Punk , you're welcome. Related posts:Top Super Bowl Commercials Worth Talking About
Corporate Cuts: Please Spare the Bathrooms
I understand the need for corporate to trim the fat. In the two years I've been with my company, we've gone from being a husky male to emaciated. There's no more personnel to cut, so corporate is trying to become more creative. But last month they went further than thought possible and I learned a few things along the way. There was no formal announcement, but I quickly noticed there was a change. The bathroom started to smell like a truck stop. [caption id="attachment_1210" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="It wasn't until the cleaning stopped that I started to miss the smell of urinal cakes."][/caption] I went to ...
10 Advanced Google Search Tricks the Pro’s Use
Google. It's arguably the best search engine on Earth. Whether you need to find a new job, or a lawyer to sue your old company for letting you go, Google's got the answer. Because we bet you use it daily (probably multiple times a day even), we've handpicked a selection of search tips to make your searches faster, more efficient, and even more informative. Read on to discover some of the advanced Google search tricks the professionals use. Search within a site. [singlepic id=326 w=320 h=240 float=center] If you already know a specific site to search, you can use the "site: sitename" parameter in ...
Ben Stein says Majority of Unemployed have Poor Work Habits, Personalities
I’ve been a Ben Stein fan since his role in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. I’ve followed him through his commercial days for Clear Eyes, his TV days of “Win Ben Stein’s Money,” and even those...
NYPD Agent Accused of Flashing Lights To Get Coffee; People Shockingly Pissed
It’s hard to miss the “CPR” acronym that adorns NYPD cars as they fly around town. Not only do New York’s finest protect and serve, they do it with courtesy, professionalism and respect. Well, it...
Flat Ass Like Me? Try This Chair
It is a fact that I was born into a family of flat butts. My three sisters and I all inherited my Mom’s butt; pardon me, le derrière. I don’t lump my male-model brother into...
Pixie Stix Make Every Office Better
It's easy to be Mr. or Mrs. Nice Guy/Gal in the office. Put out some candy jars and you'll have enough leeway to light the office on fire. No,...
Chanel From ‘Fantasy Factory’ Won Receptionist Lottery
"Rob Dyrdeck's Fantasy Factory" on MTV proves that not all receptionists are created equal. Case in point: Chanel. But is she really a...
Infographic: Men at Work (Not the Band)
Men at Work is an excellent 80′s band. It’s also the topic of an excellent Mint.com infographic. If you could punch your boss, and get away with it, would you? How much money would it...
Office Haiku: The Fridge
Comedian David Cope, whose worked his fair share of day jobs, pens more of his finest Japanese poetry for 7/26/10's office...
Vote for July’s Lunch Break Contest – The Most Patriotic Cubicle
This month we asked our readers to submit an image of their workspace, decked out in American memorabilia in honor of the 4th of July. We've narrowed the submissions down to 3 finalists, but...
Trucker Chokes on Pork Rind, Crashes
Truckers are a vital part of America, but they get no glory. Often times, they get the complete opposite. And sometimes they don't do themselves any favors....
Do I Delete This from My Resume or Not?
Most job seekers make the common mistake of concentrating on what they should include on their resume. Very few pay attention to what they shouldn’t include. The one important word you should never forget when...
Infographic: Straight Talk on Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a touchy subject. It’s essentially paying an external third party source to take care of an internal need, which in itself, doesn’t sound all that devious. One might say sexy, even. Then there’s...
Prisoners Do Not Respond to Scarecrows, Escape
Wardens must get really pissed when prisoners escape. It's a complete failure of their most important task: Keep the prisoners in...
How to Avoid Ruining Your Lunch Break
The best part of the day, aside from when you get to leave to go home, is when you get to leave to go to lunch. Bosses often try to ruin this by scheduling lunch...
