What annoys us about our office colleagues the most? Nose-picking, according to a recent poll. Evacuating a nostril with the help of a finger was chosen as the most antisocial office practice by 28 percent of the workers questioned. Nail-biting (21%) and bad body odour (17%) were in irritating and smelly pursuit. Irksome also-rans included […]
Oddee has compiled stories about 10 Incredibly Nice Robbers, thieves whose consciences got the better of them mid- or post-robbery. One such morally complex gentleperson stole a university professor’s laptop in Umeå, northern Sweden. The laptop was nabbed from the prof’s apartment stairwell while he was attending to some laundry. The academic was devastated, with […]
A majority of office workers think the necktie, ubiquitous accessory of the white collar worker, will not survive more than another 50 years within British firms. Its demise is attributed to a fanning out from “casual Friday” of liberal dress codes and a relaxation of formal mores in online businesses where there is less emphasis […]
Sick lyrics: Otto on Wax The US National Park Service has released a dozen very early wax cylinder sound recordings made by Theo Wangemann, an assistant of Thomas Edison. Recorded in 1889-1890, they include folk and classical musical and various recitals by Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire. Bismarck recites lines […]
Ani K, an art teacher in a school in Kerala, was inspired after he read a story about a painter who only used his foot. “I’m always trying to do something different,” he says. “At first I tried to paint with my nose – but I noticed that other people were doing it. So I […]
The PHX desk organiser is a slick antidote to ugly, cheap-looking or ‘novelty’ desk tidies. Designed by Chadwick Parker and Joe Huang, this organiser looks smart and minimal but is ultrafunctional. The aluminium body is heavy and won’t be jostled about as you put things in and take things out. A couple of parallel diagonal […]
Shawn Vincent has compiled a list of Medieval city occupations. Along with bailiffs, catchpoles, reeves, crossbowmen, silk-snatchers, apothecaries and bear-wards, you’ll find stationers. ‘Stationers’ were vendors of books and writing equipment, such as quills and parchment. A stationer might also have offered a copying service, transcribing for a fee. ‘Stationery’ and ‘stationary’ share a similar […]
Retronaut has reproduced a 1940s/1950s pamphlet by Bell System on business telephone usage and etiquette. Don’t forget… “Visualize the person you call” “Say ‘Thank You’, ‘You’re Welcome’” “Be attentive” “Use the customer’s name” “Greet the caller pleasantly” “Leave word where you’re going” * * * Office machines
Toilets have been hitting the international news recently. In Mumbai, a man was killed last month for taking too long to use a public toilet. Simon Lingeree, 26, was using the shared toilet of his chawl – an tenement block, usually with shared facilities – while a neighbour was waiting outside. When Lingeree emerged, the […]
A Swedish man was taken aback when he pulled out a mouse from a cash machine. Gholam Hafezi was visiting his daughter in Ersboda, Umeå. Outside a Coop Forum supermarket, he tried to take out 700 Kronor from an ATM. “I got my 700 kronor but I never got the receipt. At the same time, […]
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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