Monday, May 25, 2009

Laptop Losses Loom Large


A recent study released by The Ponemon Institute estimated the actual cost of a lost or stolen laptop computer. Based on a study of l38 missing laptops, their study reported that the actual cost to an enterprise averages approximately $49,246. Another recent survey, this one conducted by Tech Republic, indicates that close to 10% of all laptops are stolen or lost ── and 88% of those are never recovered.

France Figures Five Far From Fair



Rachida Dati is France’s Minister of Justice. She is 43-years-old. She is also a single mother who recently returned to work just five days after giving birth. Rather than congratulating her on being a conscientious public servant, French voters are condemning her for setting a bad example. France mandates sixteen weeks of maternity leave.

Monday, May 18, 2009

How Do You Cope with Stress ????????

The American Psychological Association has conducted a survey to determine methods used by Americans to cope with stress. The results (respondents provided multiple answers):

Listen to music - 52% Attend religious services- 21%
Exercise or walk - 47 Drink alcohol - 18
Read - 44 Shop - 18
Watch TV - 41 Smoke - 16
Nap - 38 Go to a spa - 9
Play video games/go online - 37 Meditation/yoga - 8
Pray - 37 Refuse to do anything - 8
Eat - 34 Gamble - 4