Micromanagers Spread Misery Like Mayonnaise

By Erika B. Webb
December 20, 2006 (Posted at 7:57 pm)

Remember Jane Hathaway from the Beverly Hillbillies? She was the prune-faced secretary of Mr. Drysdale, the banker. She was all business all the time, except when it came to Jethro.
My manager at work is Jane Hathaway on steroids. Micromanaging is a euphemism for my boss’ supervisory style. Actually, the word style may be a bit […]

Today: Pop Culture, Pop Art & The Popularity of Christ Images

By April Masini
December 20, 2006 (Posted at 4:57 pm)

The Sallman image of Christ is popular because it captures a feeling for many people that they want to have when they look at a religious figure. There is humility, awe, respect, humbleness and humanity reflected in the picture. There is no mystery or negativity at all in the Sallman portrait of Christ. It is […]

Today: Holiday Buying Trends

By April Masini
December 20, 2006 (Posted at 3:32 pm)

Electronics and technology gifts like MP3 players, computers, accessories for computers, software, new cell phones, digital computers, photo printers, and other tech gifts are most definitely a trend for the holiday.
Some stores have gone the distance to try and warm up the cold technology gifts by offering monogramming on the back of the MP3 […]