I Grew Up with Casey Casem & Dr. Demento
When I spot a top ten list I have a hard time not taking a peek. Fast Company recently featured
Top Ten Work/Life Balance Turn-Offs on their blog. A bit negative but good grains of truth and several buzz terms worth noting.

"It's like... T.V."
I am not a believer in the concept of educational television; that is the passive connection with the animal kingdom, Sesame St. or Dora and all hear explorer friends. I grew up in the golden brown television Age of the Brady Bunch, Charlie's Angels, All in the Family, Taxi , Seals & Kroft, Martin & Rowen, Shields & Yarn ell and on and on....

I love to read and I enjoy a good show on the box.I have yet to hear about the brain science based benefits of T.V. I do get a kick out of the 'learning programs" with cool, clever WordGirl and the lively Higglytown Heroes.

Time Waits for No One
Fast Company is running the "good feel" piece ; Careers: Personal Branding and The New Rules .

David Meermen Scott is featured as a real work/lifestyle success.

Wasting time at work? You're not alone

Americans who feel bored and underpaid do work hard -- at surfing the net and catching up on gossip, according to a survey that found U.S. workers waste about 20 percent of their working day.

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Lackluster growth in U.S. jobs
The L.A. Times featured an article which is a concise description on shopping for work in the current market.