A Seattle woman gay-married a warehouse last month in a bid to draw attention to the 107-year-ol building which is slated to be demolished and turned into a mixed-use appartment building. Babylonia Aivaz instead wants the space to be used as a community centre. Aivaz is opposed to gentrification which will hit the poor with […]
Recent research suggests messy offices are not just unsightly – they can stifle productivity. The research commissioned by the National Association of Professional Organisers (NAPO) shows that untidy offices demotivate staff, as well introduce inefficiencies to the workplace, with workers struggling to locate documents. It was found that company execs can spend up to six […]
If, in your office, it’s got to the stage where the only thing that will put a smile on your face is the sight of a colleague wincing in pain as they pull out a drawing pin from their arm, then look no further than Instructables’ Office Weapons. Here you’ll find a slew of dangerous […]
Instructables is a site where budding engineers and designers share homespun D.I.Y. projects, from office weaponry to steampunk incandescent USB lamps and homemade Geiger counters. Valentine’s Day has passed, but the romantically inclined stationery fan can still make a rose for their lover (or imaginary lover) using duct tape, a couple of Sharpies and some […]
Someone has typed out Herman Melville’s 1851 novel Moby Dick on six rolls of toilet Paper for a bet. As the seller on ebay explains, “My friend and I once joked that toilet Paper should have instructions printed on them for certain people. One day, the conversation grew from there and turned into a wager […]
An outbreak of a Tourette’s-like illness in a small US town is being linked to a chemical spill 40 years ago. Or to digital social media frenzy. According to The Daily Mail, there have been 19 cases in Le Roy, New York of a mystery condition with symptoms such as uncontrollable facial and bodily twitching […]
Going to great lengths to enjoy ‘the perks of being a wallflower’, Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes uses body paint, make-up and costumes to camouflage herself amongst ornate backgrounds. If you are shy in social situations, why not try a similar approach to show off your artistic talents? If this seems a bit extreme, or indeed […]
Marketing professionals are the happiest office workers in the UK, according to recent research commissioned by Mars Drinks UK. The poll of 2,001 office workers from different sectors including marketing, creative, legal, finance and IT found that 60 percent of marketers were happy in their current job while only two percent said they hated it. […]
Who says romance is dead? Romance is in fact a fetid, rotting corpse, if Asda’s latest Valentine’s Day offering is anything to go by. Featuring the supermarket’s “Smart Price” logo emblazoned on a dull heart below the tired words, “Be My Valentine,” The Telegraph dubs this expression of loveless apathy “the worst Valentine’s Day card […]
A junior police office gave chase to a suspect who turned out to be himself last month, The Telegraph reports . A CCTV operator alerted the probationary officer from Sussex Police that someone was “acting suspiciously” in the area, without realising the suspicious suspect was in fact the plain clothed police officer himself. As he […]
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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