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, […]
One in thirteen UK workers goes for a run during their lunchbreak, according to recent research commissioned by sportswear brand Helly Hansen. The poll found that in total about a fifth of employees do some form of exercise during their lunch breaks. A Helly Hansen spokesman said, “There is a definite trend of the nation’s […]
As part of a campaign to promote their new InkJoy pen, Paper Mate® is encouraging office workers to expose pen thieves through its Facebook page. According to research commissioned by Paper Mate, 70 percent of American office workers report that their pen has gone missing from their office. And almost all of the 1,000 respondents […]
Liven (deaden) up you desk with a Zombie Pencil Holder from Neatoshop. These grim pencil holders are hand-painted, making each one of these visions of living death unique. Six holes in the head hold pens and pencils, while the eye sockets are magnetized to keep Paperclips handy. A removable tongue holds small items and business […]
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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