New technology detects lying when calling in sick


	New technology detects lying when calling in sick

shandora

5-20-2008 4:42 AM

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5-20-2008 4:56 AM

Fast T friend

Preposterous

5-21-2008 4:47 AM

debbyski

I'm screwed

5-21-2008 7:02 AM

nwilwayco

just like the lie detector, these things don't work.

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