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Cool Solutions for Hot Tech

Do you have a problem with overheating laptops? Well, a physics professor has solution: a new device that will help conserve all that wasted energy.

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Demand Rises for IT Temps

IT job seekers are starting to worry that prolonged unemployment will further hurt their chances of finding a permanent position. One way to keep your skills sharp is to work contract gigs.

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Friday's News: The Advantages of Being a Mature Worker

No doubt, age discrimination is an issue when looking for a job, but the trick is to highlight the advantages of being a mature worker during a job interview. Plus, unemployment tops 10 percent.

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The Recession's Impact on Employee-Boss Relationships

Has the recession changed your relationship with your boss? It matters. Almost all workers think their relationship with their boss is more important or as important to their job satisfaction.

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How Your Job Hunt Can Threaten Jobless Benefits

Red TapeYes, you read the headline correctly. While freelancing, volunteering, networking, or laying the groundwork to launch your own business can help you find your next job, if you're not careful, they can also prevent you from collecting unemployment compensation.

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Thursday's News: Interview Questions That Will Make You Feel Stupid

How many golf balls can fit in a bus? How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle? Believe it or not, these are some of the questions Google asks during job interviews.

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Safe Ways to Validate Your Performance

You expect to be asked for references, but think twice before furnishing an employer with a copy of your performance review. So, what do you do if they ask?

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Escape Groundhog Day

If feelings of deja vu overwhelm you when you arrive at the office, it might be time to shake things up and look for new ways to challenge yourself professionally and personally.

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Wednesday's News: IT Pros are Clamoring for Security Certifications

IT workers are placing bets on certifications that focus on security, green IT, healthcare IT, mobile and software-as-service. And find out the top companies that rarely lay off workers.

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Itching to Jump Ship? First, Remain Calm

Itching to Jump?A lot of folks are thinking about making a move - if not now, then as soon as they sense a real shift in the economy. If you're one of them, be careful: You don't want to get fired because of a bad attitude or slipping performance, especially if you haven't lined up a new job.

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The Right Mix of Job-Hunting Tactics

Job hunting is tough, but using the right a mix of tools can help it seem more manageable. Here's how to put together a tool set that will help you avoid feeling overhwelmed and make sure you keep track of your efforts.

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Tuesday's News: Job Hunting in the land of Twitter

How Twitter can help in your job hunt. Plus, clean tech holds the best promise of job growth. Here's where the jobs are.

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Food: Leaving Your Lousy Day at the Office

ClockBuilding a relationship involves more than just showing up. You don't want to meet someone for the first time looking like you're having the day from Hell - even if you are. Introducing yourself, having a useful conversation and even digesting your food is a lot easier to do when you're calm.

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Consider the Perils of an Office Romance

For someone logging 60 hours a week, work might be one of the few places to find romance. But be careful: If the relationship goes sour and your partner alleges sexual harassment, or an unfriendly foe spreads the word about your alliance, the ensuing allegations could damage your career.

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Monday's News: More Companies Hire CSOs

More companies are hiring chief security officers, even as they spend less on outsourced security services. But engineers and high-tech scientists are having a tougher time finding jobs as businesses cut back on research and development, or move facilities to China and India.

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