The Telegraph recently ran a story entitled, “Facebook Fuelling Divorce” in which it was suggested that the rise of social networking sites like Facebook and Bebo is tempting people to cheat on their partners. According to Divorce-Online, a law firm specialising in divorce, Facebook is referenced in some one in five divorce petitions. Apparently spouses […]
A story you may have missed over the festive period: A video emerged on YouTube early in December which showed a Webcam, apparently an HP model, failing to follow a black person’s face on-screen while the facial-tracking system appeared to begin working properly again when a white woman stepped in front of the same camera. […]
View counts for the most watched videos on YouTube are in and we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief – because our globalised, trademarked monoculture is in rude health! By far and away the most watched video, with over 120 million views was that of Susan “SuBo” Boyle’s first performance on Britain’s Got […]
In the spirit of end-of-year lists and reviews, we asked Paperstone folk the following: Sum up the year in stationery in one word. What was your office supplies product of the year? Complete the sentence: "2010 will be the year of the [insert office supplies product]" Any other predictions (optional). Here are their considered, incisive […]
Bank of England figures have revealed the recession’s toll on UK consumers. Nearly a third of workers have seen their household income drop by at least £1,200 a year. According to the Bank’s Quarterly Bulletin, some 30 percent of manual workers and 27 percent of office workers said that their monthly disposable income — money […]
A company called TreadDesk Inc has released a new line of treadmill desks designed to allow office workers to exercise while completing reports, filling in spreadsheets or writing letters of resignation because they feel like rats in a maze. TreadDesks combine treadmills with an adjustable height desk. The push of a button raises the desk […]
Boxing Day is so called because in Anglo-Saxon tradition, seasonal gifts to be given to the poor and socially inferior were kept in a "Christmas Box" which was opened on 26th December. The stricken, disenfranchised masses were happy at this small, annual gesture and defaulted to slope-shouldered, misery-inflected deference to their betters for the rest […]
Post-office party hangovers and beer injuries could cost UK businesses as much as £216 million, according to insurance firm Aviva. Drinking at the Xmas work bash has caused 2.31 million UK workers to call in sick the morning after. Their Morning After report also found that 31 percent of accidents caused by boozing resulted in […]
A poll of office workers commissioned by dating site Singles365.com has found that almost half (45 percent) of those either married or in a relationship could be tempted by a fling at this year’s office party. Forty-seven percent of men and 43 percent of women said they ‘might’ get frisky with a co-worker this Christmas. […]
If you need to order office supplies over the Festive holiday period, we’re pleased to announce that, with the exception of Christmas Eve, we’ll be open for business on all working days to receive queries and orders by email and over the telephone. Orders can be placed via our website 24/7, as per usual. Christmas […]
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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