How did I miss this? 😂A couple of weeks ago Reuters reported that…

“A top European Commission official followed the thread of her boss’ annual ‘state of the union’ address on Wednesday by knitting. Continue reading →

I’m thinking tech products here, what do you think?

Enjoy your week! 😊

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Have a great week! 😊

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A couple of weeks ago the BBC reported on International Burger Day (yes, really). Are you sitting comfortably? Here are some of the weirdest burgers in the world.

From the sublime (gold and caviar) to the ridiculous (frog’s legs), there are no limits to human imagination! Continue reading →

For those of you who actually worked in an office (!!), many firms are now asking their staff to go back to being on their premises during working hours. I really enjoyed this guide to returning to the workplace – hope you will too. 😊 Continue reading →

Here’s a selection of actual paper titles to cheer up your week. 😊

The effect of having Christmas dinner with in-laws on gut microbiota composition

(increased contact with in-laws during the holiday season is an important environmental factor known to affect both physical and mental health) Continue reading →

Degree in Domestic Recycling Arrangements launched

Following the launch of a new Recycle More initiative, domestic recycling arrangements are now so complicated that Universities are offering degrees in the subject. The courses are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the bewildering complexity of the range of items that can be recycled via what council-supplied receptacle on what day of the week. Continue reading →

A large lot (7.7 hectares) for sale in a protected bay on a Canadian lake may look like a steal at USD 80,292, especially with the average home in Canada now worth seven times that, but there is a catch. It is entirely under water.

The vacant lot has no actual address, though the neighborhood gets high marks for being quiet and car-friendly. 😊 Continue reading →

I hope you will enjoy this video of “email in real life”. 😊

And while we’re on the subject of email…

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Couldn’t resist this one… from The Times newspaper. In an attempt to improve the well-being of high-flying lawyers who regularly suffer from burnout due to very long hours and unrelenting pressure: “Linklaters, one of the City’s five “magic circle” law firms where full equity partners earn on average £1.6 million a year, has come up with a “workplace wellbeing app” that includes tips on how to produce the cable knit jumper of every partner’s dreams”.

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