Big Brother for freelance slackers

Freelancers are sometimes envied for late breakfasts, all-day pyjama-fests, and other work-at-home delights, but as the Globe and Mail reports today, there's a website raining on the parade.It's called oDesk.com, and it connects freelancers with employers for one-off...

Men who do housework may get more sex

"NEW YORK - American men still don't pull their weight when it comes to housework and child care, but collectively they're not the slackers they used to be. The average dad has gradually been getting better about picking himself up off the sofa and pitching in, according to a...

Study: Napping might help heart

CHICAGO - New research on napping provides the perfect excuse for office slackers, finding that a little midday snooze seems to reduce risks for fatal heart problems, especially among men.''I can certainly identify with this one. I don't have a heart problem, but I often have...

Get Sh_t Done - A Slacker's Guide to World Domination...

This is a gem of a read for anyone with great ideas or big plans that never seem to be realized. The accompanying review sums it up nicely.

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