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The Lighter Side
  • PDA-phobes vs. CrackBerry addicts
    Have you ever cringed during a meeting when someone stops writing his blog about how boring the meeting is to send an e-mail to a colleague sitting six feet away … and then he changes his Facebook® status? You shoot him a look that says “Were you raised in a barn (albeit a high-tech barn)?” But you get a blank stare in response, like he just can’t comprehend what’s bothering you. There is a very good chance that this disconnect does not come from where the offender was raised but from the age groups you both represent.
  • A laugh a day

    Yeah, we know they were talking about apples. But they also say laughter is the best medicine. And we could all use a good laugh just on general principle ... at least daily.

  • Cheap entertainment
    Keeping up with the news lately? Banks in crisis. U.S. automakers in huge trouble. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit 12-year lows a while back. Unemployment at a 25-year high, and underemployment rates rising. Gas prices heading back up. Labor productivity weak. Credit conditions tight.   It’s nearly impossible to avoid. Couldn’t we all use a bit of a break? A month on a remote tropical island sounds great, but maybe you can’t get away right now. How about some low- or no-cost, small-scale, close-to-home or even at-home options?
  • Haiku to You! Here's Poetic Justice for 2009 New Year's Resolutions
    There’s a Web’s worth of research and prognosticating on the value of New Year’s Resolutions. But now … the poets have gotten it right.
  • You-Hoo! You're on YouTube

    The YouTube motto is Broadcast Yourself™! Your paralegal colleagues across the nation—and around the world—are taking the message to heart. Here’s what you can find when you search “paralegal” on YouTube.

  • Bad Lawyers in Good Movies? Yes. It's Serious Research
    Despite the profession’s good-natured acceptance of lawyer jokes, legal practitioners (and pundits) carefully monitor the progress of the legal image on film. You can too with these references.
  • TV on Trial: Portrayals of the Practice of Law on the Small Screen
    Working with attorneys, you’re extremely familiar with how the legal system really works. So isn’t it just that much more entertaining for you to watch a law-related television show and see how Hollywood chooses to portray lawyers and the practice of law? Here's a look at some of the most popular TV shows that have portrayed the legal profession within the last several years.
  • Happy New Year! Now, let's get down to work.
    Were you one of the many American's that made a New Year's Resolution this year?  If so, have you stuck to your resolution to-date?  To help you stay on track, we've provided a few tips and strategies for sticking to your goals.
  • Social Networking Web Sites -- Not Just for Casual Relationships
    Do you want to connect easily with other professionals on the Web for business reasons but feel like MySpace is a little too socially oriented for your needs? If so, check out these hot networking sites geared toward professional networking.
  • The ABCs of the Financial World

    The world of finance and investments poses a host of challenges for even the most savvy consumer. Whom can you count on for financial advice? How can you determine if your financial representative is qualified to handle your needs? Is an RR all you need? Should you consider finding a PFS? Or, would a CFP be a better choice? Read the article for tips to help you pick a financial advisor qualified to handle your investment needs.

  • Time to Get Away!

    You’ve been working hard all year and, suddenly, summer is right around the corner -- time to think about taking a serious vacation! Here are some suggestions for getting away recharging your batteries in a week’s time or less. 

  • Staying Fit When You're Trapped Behind a Desk

    Has working long hours forced you to put your workout on hold? Try these simple exercises to help you stay trim and alert—even when you're behind a desk for several hours.

  • Blu-ray™ vs. HD DVD® - What's All the Fuss About?
    Blu-ray or HD DVD … is one better than the other? Is one going to become dominant and destroy the other, as in the Betamax/VHS wars of the 1980s? Should you buy one or the other now or wait? Read the full article for a few basics about the new formats that can help bring you up to speed.
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