Need a quick fix to help the workday pass by a little faster? Here's a sure-fire solution: host an inter-cubicle iTunes Throwdown! The object is to out-play your co-workers in a particular music genre. Let's say classic 80s, for example. All you need are two computers with speakers, each with their own music collection, and a moderator who can judge the throwdown. (Or if you're feeling ambitious, you can add more competitors to the mix and have a full blown championship. Just don't let the boss catch you... that is, unless you boss is the moderator.)

Here's how it works:

• Katie and Steph are in adjoining offices, with John officiating.


• Katie starts off strong with REO Speedwagon's Keep on Loving You.


• Steph challenges with Wham! - Everything She Wants.


• Katie brings out Weezer - Buddy Holly. John deemed this song striken from the throwdown, as it's unfortunately from 1994.


• Steph counters with Squeeze - Black Coffee In Bed, clearly trumping Katie's more youthful selection (she's a couple years younger than Steph).


• Katie attempts a Matthew Wilder - Breaking My Stride comeback.


• Steph counters again with a 1-2-3 punch of Adam Ant - Strip, Big Country by Big Country, and Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen.


• Katie says "screw it" and plays Blur - Song 2, followed quickly by Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual (which according to her should win any contest).


• John declares Steph as the winner with Golden Earring's Twilight Zone.

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