Sales of DVDs have collapsed, according to recent figures. Total sales from film-related “packaged goods” – which include DVD and Blu-ray discs – fell from $2.6bn to $2.1bn in the US, according to Digital Entertainment Group figures, or some 20% The shift to video streaming – rather than piracy – has been pinpointed as the […]
Economic austerity is making office workers more environmentally conscious, according to a survey commissioned for Green Office Week which ran last week. Avery commissioned YouGov to conduct the poll which found 47 percent of UK office workers saying their workplaces had become greener as a result of the economic downturn as staff recycled more and […]
Ray Williams writes in the Financial Post that workplace bullying has become a “silent epidemic in North America,” one with considerable cost to employee wellbeing and also productivity. Recent research confirms both the ubiquity of workplace bullying and the severity of its impact. Surveys by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) and Zogby International found that […]
The Ceramic Notepad from Yoyo Ceramics is a jotter made entirely from clay resembling a spiral notebook The ceramic notebook is supplied with a special pencil but dry wipe markers and permanent markers work just as well. All wash off with water. £15 + P&P.
A round of recent studies have confirmed the health risks inherent in sedentary office work. The Zambian Independent Online has recently summarised the main maladies associated with office work. Colon cancer People who work in sedentary jobs for 10 years or more double their risk of colon cancer. Some make a link between prolongued sitting […]
So called ‘writer’s block’ often manifests itself as a ritualistic simulacrum. You stare at a blank sheet of Paper. Eventually you write some words which you shortly assess and deem inadequate. This judgment takes the form of scrunching up the scribbled-on top sheet of Paper and tossing it into the wastebin. You can try again […]
Express your love for dead flesh with some meaty labels. Available at HowCool.com who ship worldwide. If you cut yourself chopping some meat, patch yourself up with attractive bacon bandages. At Archie McPhee. And classic Mmmvelopes are envelopes with a bacon-flavoured lick.
The NASA equivalent of duct tape could complicate the search for life on Mars. Astrobiologists found evidence for plumes of methane flowing from beneath the surface of Mars. Methane – on Earth, principally a byproduct of life – itself might indicate Martian life. The next Mars rover, called Mars Science Laboratory or Curiosity, will launch […]
The quality of judges’ decision-making varies throughout the day, a recent study has suggested The authors looked at over 1,000 parole cases dealt by eight Israeli judges over 10 months and found that parole was far more likely to be granted at certain times of the day and of each session than others. In particular, […]
The eagerly awaited day has arrived. Prince William and Kate Middleton marry today. And if you’re a republican and couldn’t give a monkeys about the wedding, at least you’ve got a day off. Today could also be the media event of the year, globally covered and noticeably obsessed over by our trans-Atlantic cultural cousins. Sometimes […]
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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