Impotence is one of the possible health consequences of working beyond the hours you are contracted to, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. As well as taking the lead out of your pencil, working late can also damage your heart and raise your blood pressure. According to the study of […]
An Isreali research team has developed a machine algorithm that can recognise sarcasm. In tests, the Semi-supervised Algorithm for Sarcasm Identification (SASI) has identified sarcastic sentences in online product reviews to some 77% accuracy. The team developed the algorithm by scanning 66,000 Amazon.com reviews with three humans tagging sentences for sarcasm and putting each statement […]
2010 is the gold anniversary of the invention of the laser. In 1960, Theodore H. Maiman constructed the first functioning LASER – that is, Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation – although laser technology had been theorised 43 years earlier by Albert Einstein. In fact, laser-like weapons like death rays existed in the […]
A recent US survey has found that 44 percent of workers have gained weight in their current jobs. According to the CareerBuilder survey, 32 percent of these weight-gaining workers say that work stress contributed to the extra pounds. As causes for weight gain, workers also cited sitting at a desk most of the day (49%), […]
There’s just two days before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa. Between 11 June and 11 July, it will be almost impossible to avoid this global event, even in the workplace. An estimated 38 percent of full-time workers are prepared to miss work to watch England during the competition, according to […]
The UK workforce believes the days of the traditional office block are numbered, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) survey. More than 1,150 workers were questioned about their personal ambitions and their predictions for the workplace in 2020 and a majority believe remote working will spell the end of the office block and that working […]
With time on his hands, former President George W. Bush has joined Facebook. There’s not much info on the man himself, but you can enjoy wall posts like, “Oh man, do I miss Dubya” and “go George.” You’d think that negative comments would get quickly deleted. But, “Hi, thanks for causing pain throughout the world, […]
Scientists from Heidelberg University in Germany have found that having a stressful job can increase the risk of developing asthma by 40 percent. Most asthma sufferers develop the condition in childhood, but increasing numbers are being diagnosed as adults. The research team tracked 5,000 men and women aged between 40 and 65 over eight years […]
During the World Cup, invite football-loving and pretending-to-like-football-because-they-don’t want-to-feel-left-out friends round for drinks and impress them with an expensive gadget that makes ice in the shape of a football – that is, a truncated icosahedron. (WikiAnswers will inform you, “An icosahedron is made of twenty congruent triangles. A soccer ball is just an icosahedron with […]
The Great Place to Work Institute has published its 10th annual UK’s Best Workplaces survey which reveals the best companies to work for in the UK. The survey assesses the relationships between staff and management as well as job satisfaction and employees’ feelings towards their companies. The list is topped by Baringa Partners, a […]
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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