The discovery of a mouse on board a plane at Stockholm caused a flight to Chicago to be grounded. The mouse was spotted on the Airbus A330 before passengers boarded the morning flight. The presence of rodents on a plane poses safety hazards because the small beasts like nibbling on important cables. “For safety reasons, […]
The nation’s farming world was left reeling after it emerged a cow got its head stuck in a ladder on an Ayrshire farm. Scottish SPCA Inspector Kerry Kirkpatrick was alerted to the phenomenon by members of the public after they spotted the be-laddered beast from the road. The Inspector then contacted the farmer. Said Kirkpatrick, […]
As the perils of inequality rear their ugly head, will our appetite for ostentatious wealth linger unabated? The Gold Ingot USB is more self-signifying ostentation than actual wealth. This 8.2cm, 4GB USB stick is gold-leaf covered rather than chunky gold. But at $185.88, it’s not a steal (unless they start featuring in the shop windows […]
An “overabundance” of digital devices intended to improve work-related communication is actually disrupting work, according to a recent survey. The poll, commissioned by social email provider harmon.ie, suggests that workers’ attachments to their mobiles, smart phones and BlackBerrys are causing rudeness at the office and at home. Two in five (41%) UK workers admit to […]
This calculator will frustrate, infuriate and possibly endanger. The Wrongulator is a calculator which spews out miscalculation after miscalculation. No sum, subtraction, multiplication or division will produce a correct solution. As the marketing bumf proudly states, “The Wrongulator is no ordinary calculator, its actually the world’s worst calculator as it never gives the right answer, […]
A former binman has revealed his love of rubbish holidays. Steve Jones, 48, became a dustman in 1987 having dreamt of becoming one as a child but quit the job after four years, disillusioned that others didn’t share his passion for garbage. Rubbish then became a hobby rather than an occupation for Steve. Steve now […]
For a while now, signs in certain areas of Amsterdam have indicated marijuana-free zones. Now legal experts say the signs must be taken down – because smoking cannabis anywhere in the city is theoretically illegal. Amsterdam has a notoriously liberal approach to marijuana consumption and possession of small amounts is allowed and designated coffee shops […]
Everyone’s favourite budget office supplies brand – 5 Star – is to have a brand refresh. The rebranding of the Spicers private label range will be rolled out in 2012 and the new logo was unveiled recently. 5 Star’s new logo Spicers wants to position the brand as “the best value for money stationery range […]
DataBot is a project created by Jan Barth and Roman Grasy in which data usage is represented in new and very tangible ways in three-dimensional space. DataBot harddrive expands and contracts according to memory use. DataBot mouse communicates properties of data by braking and breathing. The force of the braking increases with the size of […]
Certain professions produce as part of their work big documents and other creations which are unwieldy. Architects, graphic designers, artists, cartographers and engineers produce plans, charts, maps, drawings and blueprints which are tricky to store without harmful folding or piling into unsightly and vulnerable heaps. Enter Hang-A-Plan, an easy, efficient and smart method of plan […]
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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