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Apple Computer Hoards Cash, Makes Products in Abusive Conditions | AFL-CIO NOW BLOG
"In its fourth quarter earnings report released last week, Apple Computer revealed that 2/3 of its on-hand cash – some $54 billion — is squirreled away outside the boundaries of the United States, presumably to avoid paying its fair share of taxes. In the meantime, reports Students and Scholars Against Corporate Misbehavior (SACOM), a Hong Kong-based group, Apple’s major manufacturing contractors routinely subject employees to forced overtime, wage theft and no breaks — and even unprotected exposure to toxins."
apple  news  technology  business  humanrights  toxic  work  illegal 
november 2011 by milkmiruku
Hacker News | Dear procrastinator
"Procrastination has nothing to do with disciplining yourself or 'just doing it' This is the most common misconception about procrastination and will instead achieve exactly the opposite of what you want. Let me explain:"
psychology  productivity  tips  lifehacks  procrastination  work  creativity 
august 2011 by milkmiruku
BBC NEWS | Pc 'eager to hit G20 protesters'
"The police officer's profile page on social networking site Facebook contained a message apparently written by Pc Ward at 2017 BST on 1 April. It stated: 'Rob Ward can't wait to bash some long haired hippys up @ the G20.'"
bbc  news  police  facebook  work  environment  protest  web  internet  uk 
april 2009 by milkmiruku
BBC NEWS | Health | Doing housework can cause asthma
"Giving your house a weekly clean could be enough to give you asthma, according to research." - Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
bbc  news  health  asthma  psychology  biology  research  work 
october 2007 by milkmiruku
Virtual Hosting Blog » 100 (Legal) Sources for Free Stock Images
"100 sources where you can find free stock images: and don’t worry — they’re all legal!"
blog  article  resource  list  photography  free  graphics  images  reference  stock  work  archive 
september 2007 by milkmiruku
Kittens Are Like Internet Hugs
"I just can't get enought Encouragement Kitten!"
animals  cats  cute  humour  images  macros  psychology  work 
september 2007 by milkmiruku
How to Call in Sick When You Just Need a Day Off - WikiHow
"Keep an eye out for other people who have been sick at work and use the 'I must have gotten it from Jim in Accounting.' excuse."
wiki  lifehack  reference  work  howto  humour 
may 2007 by milkmiruku
InterfaceLIFT: High-Resolution Widescreen Wallpaper (by ratings)
"The wallpapers listed below are sorted by the number of people who have added each one to their favorites list. Most popular desktops are on top."
wallpaper  images  photography  3d  art  cool  design  graphics  gallery  work  free 
january 2007 by milkmiruku
BBC NEWS | World | Africa | 'Pregnant' man fined in SA court
"A South African man has been fined $140 for taking a week off work, telling his employers he was pregnant."
news  humour  southafrica  work  gynecology  crime  weird 
november 2006 by milkmiruku
Your "extra interests" can get you a job - Lifehacker
Tips and thoughts on noting hobbies, etc, on ones CV from lifehacker.com commentors.
jobs  interview  work  tips  reference 
august 2006 by milkmiruku
Slashdot | Understanding DVD Compression?
An Ask Slashdot post regarding burning movies to DVD.
software  dvd  video  work  reference  slashdot 
august 2006 by milkmiruku
Despair, Inc.
The antithesis of those annoying motivational posters you can often find in the workplace.
humour  satire  parody  business  art  work  motivation  shopping  posters 
august 2006 by milkmiruku
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Kids at work
Every summer, vast numbers of parents are plunged into a childcare crisis - their kids are on holiday, and they're not. What a shame they can't take their children to the office ... well, would it really be so bad if they did? We decided to find out.
oped  article  work  children 
july 2006 by milkmiruku
UrbanPeel.com: The Cloud
"The Cloud by Monica Forster is a portable room that can be used as a relaxing workplace retreat, a unique meeting place, for meditation, or as an ideal escape for creative brainstorming." A snip at $5,900.
design  architecture  furniture  work 
july 2006 by milkmiruku

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