Did you know that the humble paperclip, an everyday object we take for granted, had great symbolic significance in World War II? Paperclips were worn by Norwegians as a sign of resistance against Nazism and anti-Semitism, and wearing one could mean arrest – but many people wore them nevertheless. The paperclip was invented in Norway, […]
You probably use Blu-Tack to display posters and maybe your Christmas cards, but did you know that this popular and versatile adhesive is also a favourite medium for artists? Research shows the popularity of the famous blue putty with many amateur and professional adult sculptors and model-makers as well as thousands of artistic youngsters. Professional […]
The trade name “Biro” is forever etched in the memory of officer workers everywhere in the Western world. But exactly who was Mr Biro? Laszlo Biro was the son of a Jewish dentist born in Budapest in 1899, and his career began in the army as a trainee officer during World War I. After the […]
One in every three parents is worried about losing pay – or even their jobs – when they miss work to look after sick children. That’s the result of an American survey which highlighted the problem as a major challenge for mums and dads. Almost half of the parents who responded said they’d missed work […]
Did you know that the American Civil War created a demand for good quality pencils? The pencils were needed so that troops could make quick notes on the field, and send messages to each other. Joseph Dixon was an inventor who owned a factory in Salem, where he had been manufacturing graphite crucibles for the […]
Did you know that the astronauts in NASA’s 1965 Gemini 3 earth-orbiting space mission carried pencils costing $129 each – about $960 at today’s prices! The total cost of pencils for the spaceship was more than $4,000 which raised a few eyebrows at the time. When challenged publicly about the cost, NASA’s spokesman said that […]
The dark days of winter can be a trial for office workers, who don’t always get enough of the “sunshine vitamin” to ward off colds and seasonal depression. So if you work indoors all day, it’s well worth taking a vitamin D supplement to give your immune system a boost. Old-fashioned cod liver oil works […]
The innocent pencil, a symbol of artistry and early childhood scribblings, has also been ascribed a darker side over the years. Back in the 1980s, Stephen King wrote a novel The Dark Half, in which a writer called Thad Beaumont is at war with his alter ego. Beaumont, who usually wrote his stories using a […]
Some people will be wearing odd socks to work on March 21 – and it’s not because their socks disappeared into a black hole and ended up in a far-distant galaxy! Supporters of World Down’s Syndrome Day will be making their feet stand out as much as possible by mixing and matching the colour, length […]
Do you work for the same company or organisation as your husband or wife? Or maybe the two of you are thinking of setting up a business together? Here are five top tips for working with your spouse and staying happily married: Resolve to keep work and home life as separate compartments- always take off […]
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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