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New office software may draw ideas from social networking sites CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Now technology researchers are trying to replicate old-fashioned office interactions by transforming everyday business software for the new era of work. The historically dry-as-sawdust products are borrowing elements from video games and social networking Web sites. Spammers now dialing for dollars on cell phones If you thought spam on your computer was a bother, brace yourself: Spammers want to find you on your cell phone. The Insider: Net pioneer surfs the future Vint Cerf on how he likes his coffee, storage deflation and more ... Shop University Village, give to the Hutch ... Seattle Genetics is on a hiring spree ... LEDs could light up our future The same innovation that makes laptop screens thinner turns out to be one of the best energy-saving technologies on Earth -- and it's all thanks to new tricks that make it possible to create more illumination using the humblest member of the semiconductor family, the light-emitting diode, or LED. Workplace Coach: Job hunters may face new sort of interview The average worker over 35 will job hunt every five to eight years. A surprising number are poorly prepared for today's "behavioral" interviewing process, designed to elicit specific examples of how they performed in the past. China forms company to build its own jets China has set up a company to build large jets, challenging the dominance of Boeing and Airbus in the market for planes with 150 seats. Show concern, be direct when laying off workers There's probably no way to blunt the pain, but being honest, direct and showing some concern when breaking the news may help the employees and the co-workers they leave behind as they recover from the blow. People on the Move What to watch Business Calendar Weigh in on new credit card proposals USING A CREDIT CARD reminds me of gambling in Las Vegas. Machinist talks under way The Boeing Co. and the Machinists union kicked off negotiations Friday toward a new labor accord, with the union making it clear that it wants its 27,000 members to have a bigger share of the company's profits. Executive is charged in bison killings The chairman and chief executive of one of Seattle's largest software companies has been charged with leading a hunt to kill 32 bison on ranch land in Colorado. Search is on for how Microsoft can beat Google Without the influx of Web traffic that Microsoft bet would quickly follow a Yahoo buyout, the software maker is facing a long slog if it wants to turn its money-losing online services business into a Google-killer. Women urged to break the cash ceiling In Seattle, the number of female-owned enterprises jumped 44 percent between 1997 and 2006. But when Susan Wilson Solovic asked 300 women at a conference how many ran entities that brought in more than $1 million last year, only four stood. Of Mutual Interest: Droopy dollar may be ready to rebound WITH HIGHER PRICES at the gas pump and the grocery store, consumers might not be looking favorably at the dollar -- one of the reasons for the recent run-up in commodities prices. But for investors, bad feelings about the dollar could dissipate if the greenback shows greater strength. Homeowners who need help need patience It seems that mortgage servicers aren't satisfying anyone these days. Texas to check whether Amazon owes sales tax DALLAS -- Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases made by Lone Star State residents. Study says stay-at-home family CEO is worth $117,000 BOSTON -- If a stay-at-home mom could be compensated in dollars rather than personal satisfaction and unconditional love, she'd rake in a nifty sum of nearly $117,000 a year. Senators skeptical of EADS' claims WASHINGTON -- Senators from Washington, Michigan and Oregon asked the Bush administration Friday to verify the claims of an EADS consortium that it would create 48,000 U.S.-based jobs by building a fleet of Air Force tankers. Microsoft appealing EU's $1.39 billion antitrust fine Microsoft Corp. said Friday that it has appealed a $1.39 billion fine imposed in February by the European Commission for the company's failure to comply with a 2004 antitrust order. Small Retail: Fremont florist creates bouquets for wild at heart Willow & Bloom takes design ideas from Europe and Asia to craft memorable, custom flower arrangements. Business Briefing McClatchy says value of its stake in Times has plunged ... Oil passes $126 a barrel as confrontation worries loom ... Circuit City agrees to ease way for possible takeover ... Citigroup's three-year plan includes more downsizing ... Trade is forecast to remain a bright spot in economy ... British Airways switching terminal of long-haul flights ... plus new top officer and shipping news.