Big Brother, Microsoft, Are Watching

Microsoft's got friends in high places. One friend, anyway-the U.S. Department of Defense. A branch of the DOD known as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) will work with the software giant on Microsoft's Virtual Earth mapping project, which will be used for both military and non-military purposes.

Beware The Busy Manager

Only about 10 percent of managers work purposefully to complete important tasks, according to a 10-year study of managerial behavior across a variety of industries.

Microsoft Has Its Towel Again

A perk that was cruelly ripped away from employees of Microsoft has been returned as the software giant revamps its compensation plans.