Signs of things to come

First sign: Yes, let's do what we can to reduce the number of suits against doctors...meanwhile suits against big companies soar.

For example, an employee might work two hours past the end of a normal shift
without putting in for overtime pay one night, but arrive two hours late on
another morning because of a parent-teacher conference. In such settings,
employers may easily wring out extra hours from their workers.

This sounds familiar. But what this doesn't address are situations where the employee must work two hours past the end of a normal shift due to a...hmm...shall we call it "public relations assignment"? Everyone is involved in this "public relations assignment", it isn't like the employee is staying after to clear off his personal desk. So, not only is the employee not working on their immediate responsiblities during the two hours past the end of the normal shift, they are also not working on their immediate responsibilities during the two hours they do not report into work. And then you wonder why departments fail to meet deadlines? Hey, here's a grand idea: BRING BACK OVERTIME!

Second sign: Scroll down to the December 7th Le Tigre show and you'll find Measles Mumps Rubella opening. I'm stoked! It was great to house them for their Ace's Basement show, probably a lot more convenient too since Ace's is just right down a few roads. But I haven't seen Rob or Mark (or Ryan) since then so I'm definitely going to try to wade through Carrboro's riot grrl crowd, even if it is a Tuesday night.

Third sign: In true Lutherian "95 Theses" tradition, Billy has started up the list to eventually nail to the door of...uh...whoever/whatever ultimately makes the decision on where Bloggercon will be located. Add to it! I'm probably two ahead of you!