A new gadget promises peace of mind at the office.
At this point in your career, chances are you're sitting pretty—in a corner office complete with windows (and a door!). But if you're like 50 million other Americans, you're stuck in an airy cubicle with views of the parking lot. Wherever you work, there's no avoiding the same daily distractions: the loud telephone-talker, the top-40 cellphone ringtone, the chatty passersby.Lucky for you we've stumbled onto a solution: CubeGuard Cubicle Message Barrier. It's a retractable, easy-to-install banner that lets co-workers know when to keep out (think police tape and velvet ropes). You can choose from an assortment of background designs and create your own message. We're thinking of going with "Can't you see I'm busy?" or "Hot flash in progress." It may take a day or two for your colleagues to adjust to your unavailability, but who cares? You certainly won't when you're leaving on time, for once, because all of your work is done. (From $19.99, CubeGuard.com)
