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‘No’ Hollywood Style

– – – “Oh, he RSVPs ‘yes’ for everything, just in case he decides to go.” — Movie star’s aide, explaining why said star didn’t honor his promise to attend a dinner party. Most “creatives” — what entertainment-industry suits call musicians, writers, actors and other artists (sometimes they’re called “talent,” but sexist moguls also use […]

Whole Lotta Firing Going On

Posted: June 17, 2009 10:19 AM – – – Getting fired sucks. Doing the firing can get you fired at. Since December 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, seven million Americans have been thrown out of work, mostly for reasons having nothing to do with job performance. It took many thousands of bosses […]