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Inc. Magazine Says Web Surfing Does Not Contribute to Productivity Loss

Can web-surfing actually contribute to a loss of productivity?  Actually, if you're like us, you'd think so.  But think again.  The jury is still out, and that time spent surfing may be because American companies aren't challenging employees enough.

"The fact is, employees have always engaged in certain types of wide-net information-gathering activities that don't directly feed the bottom line but are considered reasonable uses of time: attending trade shows, reading magazines, hanging out by the water cooler. Now we've got an ocean of information--the Internet--and what do you know, a lot of people like to spend lots of time trolling through it. But that doesn't make them unproductive. "

Inc. Magazine's Contributing Editor David H. Freedman writes a convincing and refreshing account on time management in the August issue.

What do you think?  Read the article and let's talk about it.

Estates West Magazine Features John Trosko and OrganizingLA in Fall '06 Issue

What do we have in common with Jonathan Adler, Horst Schulze and David McLay Kidd?  We're proud to have been prominently featured in the Fall, 2006 issue of Estates West Magazine.  The Scottsdale-based publication is the foremost luxury lifestyle and real estate authority in the West, reaching West Coast elite via subscription, newsstand sales and strategic circulation to luxury resorts, private jets, high-end real estate agents and high-income earners.

In "Tall Order", writer Jenny Stanley and John collaborated on the unique needs of downsizing large estates into the smaller space of a high-rise locale, creating a distinction between cozy and crowded:

"In a small space, everything kept should serve an important capacity,” Trosko says. Reconsider hobbies that are only occasionally enjoyed; utilize climate controlled outside storage facilities for seasonal items, décor and luggage; and donate unwanted items to local charities.  “After you’ve pruned your possessions, your storage should be organized into four categories: everyday accessible, exhibit, conceal and long-term,” he says."

In the next few weeks, while John is away in Italy, we'll be featuring exclusive tips, notes and additional highlights from our interview (or should we say "intervista?")

The article is not available on-line, but you can check out a copy at most higher-end newsstands including Barnes and Noble.  [UPDATE 10/02/06 - Click here for our media kit version of the article]

Hammacher Schlemmer's Duel Shower Curtain Rod Set

We love discovering organizing and space-saving devices for the bathroom, especially when they bring a little elegance at the same time.  From Product Dose comes the viper of shower curtain rods.  Hammacher Schlemmer calls it the duel shower curtain rod set, and it hangs your towels and undergarments out of harm's way.

If you're remodeling a high-rise condo, or live in a small space, this might do the trick.  It's a snap to install and a nifty place to hang your those fine tablecloths after hand washing.