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Enron-driven reforms are unraveling
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Son Ends Up in His Father's Old Dorm Room
Mike Robell, a freshman at Michigan State University, got a big surprise when he moved into his dorm room -- he found that it's the same room his father lived in three decades ago. [more]

Judge Throws Out Popcorn Case
Manhattan Civil Court Judge Matthew Cooper has thrown out Steve Kaplan's case against AMC Theatres. [more]

Biggest Elvis, Burger, Roller Coaster, and More!
In case you were wondering, the largest velvet Elvis -- he's 12 feet by 12 feet -- can be spotted at The Tattoo Factory in Chicago. [more]

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May 30, 2007 1:12 PM
From BusinessFinanceLink, Issue #404

Accountants, typically viewed to be strong on numbers but weak on social acumen, are pulling themselves away from their spreadsheets long enough to participate in soft skills training intended to help them perform comfortably in professional settings outside the office. Employers are offering popular in-house classes on what silverware to use, how to deftly exit a conversation, how to work a room and what kind of cell-phone ring tone is appropriate. The seminars have also proved useful as a recruiting tool and a boost for senior accountants adjusting to a new role -- bringing in business.


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Benefit and Compensation Plans Around the World
For companies that operate on a global scale, fine-tuning benefits and compensation design can be a daunting challenge; here's some help from Mercer. [more]

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