YOUR PINK SLIP IS SHOWING
“If (managers) plan it correctly, they can get rid of all their troublemakers.” – Cynthia Shapiro of Los Angeles, a former human-resources executive, claiming corporate layoffs are used to clean house.
SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR PROPOSED TERRAIN-PARK SKI AREA
“I imagine we could eventually get to the point where we have the largest terrain park in Colorado.” – Michael Coors, 24, whose Denver-area group bought the dormant St. Mary’s Glacier ski area, west of Idaho Springs, for $1.65 million in October and plans to develop a 270-acre terrain-park ski area with halfpipes, rails and jumps.
SHOPPING FROM THE OFFICE
“When I shop online, I do it from work. They have computers set up in the break rooms, so you can do it on your lunch break.” – Yvette Hale, 20, an Express Personnel employee in Denver, when asked about holiday shopping online in the workplace.
TRASH BUCKET IS MOTHER OF INVENTION
“We would love to be on the show or even win.” – Gary Wells of Denver, who with his wife, Nicole Forkner, auditioned for the “American Inventor” TV show. The couple created a wastebasket that automatically provides a new bag.
