National Edition - July 30, 2006
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Cross-dressing lawyer skirts dress code
Seemingly out of the blue, during a long-running trial, Kiwi lawyer Rob Moodie appeared in court wearing a dress. He's protesting the male-dominated ethos of the New Zealand's judicial system. Moodie revealed to Reuters his intention to dress even prettier next time if the male-bias continues to mar the proceedings.
(Source: Reuters)
Man in Chicken Suit Cries Fowl Over Abuse
The voyeuristic appeal of this story will have you feeling better about your own work situation in no time. Have you ever wondered what it is like to work as a mascot for a fast food chain? The man inside a chicken suit in Arkansas cried out against people not taking the costume "seriously" after local youth fired bottle-rockets at him. However, during his most difficult days of dodging smokeless tobacco cans and frozen drinks, the mascot relies on his dedication, because it's a job he really likes.
(Source: CBS News)
Diving into the deep
When you daydream, do you space out or does your mind sink 20,000 leagues under the sea? If it's the latter, perhaps you should consider a career as a commercial diver. A good first step would be to earn your scuba license as a recreational diver. By then you'll know whether you'd also like to spend your waking hours in this underwater realm.
(Source: The Chronicle Herald)
Text messaging on the rise
Early-adopters are constantly migrating between Internet communication technologies. Email now seems archaic and formal. Texting, or instant messaging, and social networking sites are all the rage. As the media buzzes with this latest discovery those on the leading edge are already talking for free on Skype.com.
(Source: C News)
College students learn from job of hard knocks
Entry-level sales positions involve "cold-calling," the art of approaching someone without a qualified referral nor knowing if they're interested. It's an uphill battle, especially for those pounding the pavement, going door-to-door. College students with summer jobs at Southwestern, a book company, learn the pitch-game in this time-honoured way. But once you've mastered sales, you can sell anything.
(Source: USA Today)
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Do you know how to look busy at work?
Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, weighs in with these tips:
• Complain that you're totally swamped at every opportunity.
• Learn to sleep with your back to the cubicle entrance.
• Carry a piece of paper wherever you go.
• Emailing looks like work.
• Be sure to get involved in unquantifiable projects.
(Source: Wired)
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