The Week in Links, August 13

$60 Tickets For Next Year’s Lollapalooza On Sale This Week.
Chicagoist 
Keep on checking the Lolla site during the next few days for the chance to score 2010 three-day passes on the cheap.

Texting While Driving Ban To Become Official.
Huffington Post 
I kind of wonder why no one thought of this before. OBVIOUSLY texting is more dangerous than talking on the phone: Your eyes are off the road. Good one, Pat Quinn.

Women: Nearing A Majority At Work?
BusinessWeek
“While the recession is hitting men in outsized numbers, women are gaining ground.”  

Workplace Situations We Don’t Talk About.
Penelope Trunk’s Brazen Careerist 
Having a crush on your boss, not knowing whether a meeting is a date, and figuring out what to wear to the office at 10 p.m. When keeping it professional isn’t an option. 

All You Need To Know About Renters Insurance.
My Life ROI
Add up the value of all your stuff—it’s probably well worth over $10K. For about $250 a year, you can save yourself a lotta grief if your apartment’s destroyed by fire or you’re robbed. Here’s how.

Are You A Good Manager Or A Good Leader?
DrivenLeaders.com
This article blatantly favors leaders over managers. But we need both, right? Still, this a great breakdown of the differences between the two.

How To Get Great Sleep.
Psychology Today

When taking Ambien every night just doesn’t cut it!

Airport Chaos? Know Your Rights.
SmartMoney

Did you know you’re entitled to up to $3,300 for lost luggage? Get some tips and tricks on how to deal with runway rush hour, that lost luggage, and canceled/bumped flights.

Take This Job And Report It.
Slate

I’m sure you’ve heard the news—the economy’s recovering. Or is it? The unemployment rate just sank from 9.5 to 9.4 percent this month. A miniscule amont, but still. Here’s hoping.

Three Tips For Writing Your Personal Bio.
Brand-Yourself.com

Keep it short and sweet. Call him Ishmael. Be yourself! Read on…

Money And The Brain: More Weirdness.
Planet Money

“If you count dollar bills then put your hand in hot water, the hot water is likely to feel less hot than if you had just counted blank paper. It doesn’t even have to be your cash. Just being reminded of money makes things hurt less. That’s the idea, anyway.”

6 Strategies For Surviving In A Job You Hate.
Careerealism

Take time for yourself. Create diversions. Plus four more ways to stay sane.

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