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Minefield Shows the (Really) Fast Future of Firefox

If you are using Firefox 3 (or even Chrome) you should consider taking a look at Mozilla's Minefield. This browser (alpha version yet, but stable) would give a new meaning to 'fast browsing experience.' Some Firefox extensions aren't supported, but riding the fastest javascript engine on the planet definitely worth a try. Minefield's install won't affect your Firefox, so there's no risk trying it. It's fast. Really. And I'm loving it.

American Idol Top 8 Performances (Videos) | Hollywood Crap

On the eve of the star-studded spectacular Idol Gives Back, the theme for tonight’s American Idol was “inspirational songs.”

Dave Riegel: The Problem with Merit Pay

I could go on and on about practical and logistical difficulties associated with merit pay. But the strongest arguments against it are philosophical.

Does pay for performance pay?

The number of options being granted to CEOs is going down and shareholders are now putting more focus on performance pay. But there are serious questions about whether performance pay works. Maybe it delivers the wrong results.