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Monthly Archives: November 2008

November 30th, 2008

Waiting for the OBailout

The Worried Worker (W2)

The Obamarama opens for business in a couple of months.  Even though we think he’s already president, it really doesn’t happen until the end of January. 
 
We think his first day was the day after winning the election.  What a first day on the job that was:  The Russians told him they were going to [...]

November 29th, 2008

Nothing Bugs this Doctor!

The Worried Worker (W2)

Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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s0.addParam(”allowfullscreen”,”true”);
s0.addParam(”allowscriptaccess”,”always”);
s0.addParam(”wmode”,”opaque”);
s0.addVariable(”javascriptid”,”n0″);
s0.addVariable(”height”,”360″);
s0.addVariable(”width”,”480″);
s0.addVariable(”image”,”/images/poster_image.gif”);
s0.addVariable(”searchbar”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”screencolor”,”0×000000″);
s0.addVariable(”overstretch”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”showeq”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”showicons”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”shownavigation”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”showstop”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”showdigits”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”showdownload”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”usefullscreen”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”autoscroll”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”displayheight”,”340″);
s0.addVariable(”thumbsinplaylist”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”autostart”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”bufferlength”,”3″);
s0.addVariable(”repeat”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”rotatetime”,”5″);
s0.addVariable(”shuffle”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”smoothing”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”volume”,”80″);
s0.addVariable(”enablejs”,”true”);
s0.addVariable(”linkfromdisplay”,”false”);
s0.addVariable(”linktarget”,”_self”);
s0.addVariable(”searchlink”,”http://search.longtail.tv/?q=”);
s0.addVariable(”file”,”http://www.bizpain.com/video/BugRemoval.flv”);
s0.write(”video0″);

This is an old but favorite video - the editors were discussing the toughest jobs they reviewed in the last few years, and this video kept popping through.  Sorry for the bad puns.

November 26th, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Worried Worker (W2)

 
 
 
 
 
 
Everyone at Bizpain.com wishes you and your family a meaningful and plentiful Thanksgiving.
 

November 25th, 2008

Survive the Recession

The Worried Worker (W2)

You’ve got to keep the game face on, be a light at the end of the tunnel, motivate those around you and surround yourself with positive energies.
 
If there ever was a time to count on yourself, this is it.  This recession promises to be ugly, confusing and uncertain.
 
Some simple steps you can take to survive [...]

November 24th, 2008

What do strippers wear on their fat days?

Mad James

Ask any woman if she has a special pair of pants that she wears only to work when she’s feeling fat and she’ll say, “yes.”
 
Even I own a special pair of pants that I wear to work when I’d rather be wearing sweatpants.  (Ok, several of my pants have evolved from “special” to “holiday.”)
 
So, I [...]

November 23rd, 2008

Do the Math

The Worried Worker (W2)

The U.S. economy is approximately $14 trillion and the largest in the world.

 
The combined economies of Germany, Japan, The UK (Great Brittan), India and China fit within the U.S. economy, with room to spare.  
 
70% of the U.S. economy is consumer driven ie., purchasing homes, cars, refrigerators, groceries, etc.
 
The U.S. consumer represents 25% of the world economy – [...]

November 22nd, 2008

Butt Heads - Hire a Lawyer #1

From court reporters in “Disorder in the American Courts - Charles M. Sevilla”
  
ATTORNEY:
What was the first thing your husband said to you that
morning?

DEFENDANT:
He said, ‘Where am I, Cathy?’

ATTORNEY:
And why did that upset you?

DEFENDANT:
My name is Susan!

November 20th, 2008

Message to Employer #3


November 20th, 2008

Right Back At You - George Carlin

“Energy experts have announced the development of a new fuel made from human brain tissue.  It’s called assohol.”

George Carlin

November 20th, 2008

Spanking the Mouse

Letter To W2

I work in a technology environment and I notice that when I walk near a lot of our techies they quickly move their mouses.  I know they’re doing stuff that is not work related and I want to stop it.  But, I need proof.  What should I do?
 
 
A Bizpain busybody, aren’t you…….what are you a [...]