Donkin

I'd be loath for her to think I was minding any business of my own at this time; and, whatever yo 'do, speak hopeful, and, for t' life of yo ', don't speak of th' hanging, it's likely it's a mistake o 'Donkin's; and anyhow -- there's t' cart

Sylvia's Lovers — Complete Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 1837

I'd be loath for her to think I was minding any business of my own at this time; and, whatever yo 'do, speak hopeful, and, for t' life of yo ', don't speak of th' hanging, it's likely it's a mistake o 'Donkin's; and anyhow -- there's t' cart

Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 2 Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 1837

Donkin opens the book by recounting his experience at a funeral, where a colleague was checking his BlackBerry, a reminder that today, people can work anywhere, at any time.

'Future of Work' predicts jobs and home life will merge more 2010

Kelsey Donkin was showing off in front of friends when she shouted 'bang bang' and made a gun gesture at PC David Rathband, the court heard.

Woman faces jail for shouting 'bang bang' at Raoul Moat victim 2011

Donkin recommends more freedom for workers, advocating a 30-hour workweek, or the option of working four days (10 hours each, if necessary) and taking Fridays off.

'Future of Work' predicts jobs and home life will merge more 2010

Donkin suggests that older workers continue working longer.

'Future of Work' predicts jobs and home life will merge more 2010

Newcastle magistrates adjourned Donkin's case for reports and she will be sentenced at a later date.

Woman faces jail for shouting 'bang bang' at Raoul Moat victim 2011

The result is deeper engagement with workplace peers and a rise in what Donkin calls "presenteeism."

'Future of Work' predicts jobs and home life will merge more 2010

Kelsey Donkin was showing off in front of 12 friends when she made the comment, while gesturing as if she was holding a gun.

Woman faces jail for shouting 'bang bang' at Raoul Moat victim 2011

"If the computer screen is not yet the Big Brother of George Orwell's 1984, along with invasive accomplices like the BlackBerry and iPhone, it may be seen as a kind of tolerated Little Brother, ever tugging at our sleeves for attention," Donkin writes.

'Future of Work' predicts jobs and home life will merge more 2010