Two-thirds (67%) of U.S. office workers at large companies would like their employers to offer them desks at which they can either sit or stand. And 60 percent said were convinced they would be more productive if given the option to work on their feet. The research was commissioned by Ergotron who manufacture computer mounting […]
People paralysed from the neck down will be able to control keyboards and wheelchairs by sniffing. Even in cases of almost complete paralysis, the ability to coordinate sniffing is often retained because the soft palate – whose movements control sniffing – receives signals from several nerves that are often unaffected by paralytic injuries and disorders. […]
According to research commissioned by sunshine.co.uk, an increasing number of Britons are borrowing in order to go on holiday. Over a quarter of the 1,891 respondents admitted they needed to borrow in order to go on holiday while 20 percent said that they would rather be in debt than go without a break from […]
Admin staffing company OfficeTeam have conducted a survey of U.S. workers to find out what are considered the most annoying break-room habits. The telephone poll of 432 office workers identified leaving a mess for someone else to clean up as the most annoying – cited by 44 percent of those surveyed. This was followed […]
The Japan Sumo Association has issued some of its wrestlers with iPads because their wobbly sausage-fingers are too fat to use a mobile phone. The Association is distributing 60 such devices among its training stables to improve communication. Sumo has recently been rocked by scandals over wrestlers’ links with yakuza and illegal gambling, match-fixing, and […]
‘Desk rage’ is the new ‘road rage’, according to a U.S. real estate valuation firm, Integra Realty Resources. Among their findings of American workers, half commonly skip lunch to keep working, and 52% indicate they worked up to 12 hours a day to complete their work. Forty-two percent said yelling and verbal abuse took place […]
As Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Britain continues, we select a number of artistic depictions of Popes to draw to your attention. 1. Wedgewood Pope Thimble. Here Pope John Paul II is rendered on a thimble. Not just any old thimble. Yes, these are the unmistakable pastels of a blue jasperware Wedgwood thimble. This is […]
Looking for news the other day, we came across a site dedicated to pencils called The Pencil Pages, including this illustration of how pencils are made. The site, which has been around for a while and was last updated a year ago, is nevertheless the place to go to find out everything you don’t […]
In tribute to His Holiness’ visit to Britain this week, here’s some facts about the Vatican, the tiny sovereign state within Rome where the Pope lives. The population of Vatican City is about 800. The City State is an absolute elective monarchy. The Pope is the head of state and exercises principal legislative, executive and […]
It’s like an old Disney film. Albert and his lovable chums have some kind of adventure. A friendly child offers them some lovely pencils to chomp on, “have another pencil Albert” he says persuasively. Albert, drunk on the joys of chomping pencils, fails to notice the strange tone in the child’s voice and happily indulges. […]
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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