It will soon be legal in the US state of Maine for people with one arm to own and carry a switchblade (or “flick knife”) – because you need two hands to use a regular clasp knife. A Maine legislator, Sheryl Briggs, has introduced LD 126, “An Act to Allow a Person With One Arm […]
The picture above shows what is known as a hole-punch cloud, this one photographed over Alabama. These clouds have been baffling cloud scientists for years but it has been recently discovered the holes can be caused by airplanes passing nearby which change local atmospheric conditions. Clouds susceptible to hole-punching occur at specific altitudes and […]
Berlin-based installation artist Jan Vormann carries out repair work on crumbling buildings using Lego. The brightly coloured Lego contrasts sharply with the buildings’ original material, thus drawing attention to the repair and provoking contemplation in the observer. “My work draws attention to the smallest parts of our cities that are falling apart because of […]
For the sake of consistency throughout a website that sells office supplies, we’ve tracked down a couple of stationery-themed iPhone apps to bring to your attention: Virtual Bubble Wrap That most satisfying of off-piste office supplies activities comes to your iPhone, allowing you to “pop” virtual bubbles with your forefinger. SimStapler When […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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