Jeans for Genes Day is Coming! ‘Wear the Ugliest Item of Denim Clothing Possible Day’ There’s only one week to go until Jeans for Genes Day! Paperstone are celebrating in a different way this year. As we all wear our jeans to work at least once a week already, we decided to […]
Forget remote-controlled model planes – the latest flying gadget is a robotic dragonfly! German robotics company Festo created the drone which can be controlled with a mobile phone app. The spectacular BionicOpter is capable of complex, acrobatic manouevres and its carbon fibre and foil wings beat up to 20 times per second. The drone is […]
Thousands of office workers would admit to the occasional greasy spoon run, and tucking into a nice bacon sandwich every now and again at their desks. And now you can join in a sizzling celebration of all things bacon on Saturday, August 31, International Bacon Day. Visit the website of the Royal Bacon Society, and […]
Do you hate mornings and delay the inevitable moment when your head must be separated from the pillow? If so, then you probably have a love-hate relationship with your alarm clock. But how would you feel if your alarm clock took revenge and punished you for not switching it off? An American inventor has created […]
An incompetent thief was labelled ‘Britain’s dumbest criminal’, after he was caught on CCTV, allegedly stealing the camera that was filming him. The thief was “practically kissing the camera” as he spent four hours with a Swiss Army knife trying to dismantle the equipment, apparently oblivious to the fact he was being recorded. The owner […]
Fearless graffiti artists abseiled down a cliff and painted mock prehistoric artwork at Britain’s biggest caves, the Wookey Hole tourist attraction in Somerset. The Banksy-style graffiti attack took place during the night on July 28 or 29 and the culprits created two paintings. One work was dated 33,000 BC and shows cavemen being chased by […]
Today, 13th August, sees the 23rd annual celebrations of the ‘leftie’ for National Left-Hander’s Day. Whilst around 10% of the population are left-handed, there are very few who are actually fully left-handed. Many lefties play sport with their right hand, holding the golf club, baseball bat or tennis racket in their right hands. During the […]
Left-handed workers all over the UK are poised to strike a blow for equality on August 13 – International Lefthanders Day. Hundreds of ‘lefty zones’ are being set up, where right-handed people will be asked to try out left-handed scissors and complete daily tasks with their left hand, to see what life is like for […]
We have all seen a colleague come close to cracking in the office. Fortunately for most of us this only ever culminates in a mild expletive, a retreat to the canteen and/or a faster than ordinary downing of the post work pint or five. Some amongst you, however, will have been witness to a genuine […]
A new breed of worker has emerged – the ‘white collie worker’, also known as Misty the sheepdog from Cumbria. Customers of the Burlington Stone quarry in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, are amazed when the intelligent nine-year old border collie gently takes their weighbridge tickets in her mouth. The clever collie then finds an office administrator to […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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