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The Problem with Paper

Posted on 20. Dec, 2010 by LaymanHarang.

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It’s easy, simple, cheap and we all use it. In fact it is everywhere. So what is the big deal with paper? The problem is the scale. Last year, according to the EPA, http://www.epa.gov/ne/green/paperuse.html the United States used 100 million tons of the stuff and for all of the talk about recycling, paper and its [...]

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The Case against Technology

Posted on 04. Nov, 2010 by LaymanHarang.

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Let us start by saying clearly that we are not anti-technology. Far from it; taking your office virtual depends on technology. In some cases a lot of it. But technology for technology’s sake is a waste of time, a waste of money, and in many situations it can become an anchor, an actual impediment to getting away from an office and becoming a virtual worker.

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The Social Implications of Telecommuting

Posted on 03. Nov, 2010 by LaymanHarang.

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So, what happens when the boss walks in and announces that you or your team can now, at long last, work remotely, or from home, or telecommute, or whatever term is used? First, everyone goes to the nearest watering hole and enjoys a long and well de