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Time is money: alarm clock shreds cash if you don’t wake up
A US inventor has devised an alarm clock that shreds dollar bills if you fail to wake up in time. Could that make over-sleeping a federal offence?
Be the first to comment | June 2013
Short on budget for admin staff? Train your dog
Give the dog a bone: a Border collie is working as an administration assistant at a quarry in Cumbria.

Be the first to comment | June 2013
Santa’s new sleigh: an office chair?
A racer dressed as Santa Claus was awarded the title of undisputed champion of office chair racing after finishing in first place at this year’s championship in Denmark.

Be the first to comment | June 2013
‘Beardvertising’ campaign will rake in the cash, says ad firm
An advertising company recently announced the launch of a very unconventional marketing campaign – clip-on adverts for beards.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Spreading the nutty chocolaty goodness
Not all companies welcome free publicity, it seems. Earlier this week it emerged that World Nutella Day would be cancelled after the organiser of the unofficial holiday was issued with a cease-and-desist order by Italian confectioners Ferrero. But fans' outrage led the company to quickly backtrack.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
‘Stewardess’ Branson serves on AirAsia flight
Virgin boss Richard Branson can now add AirAsia flight attendant to his long list of career achievements, after honouring a bet lost to rival airline owner Tony Fernandes.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
More boom and bust? ‘Abenomics’ bra unveiled
This week lingerie maker Triumph International announced the ‘Abenomics’ bra – a light hearted take on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ‘three-arrow’ economic revival plan.
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Staff opt for tattoo in exchange for raise
Getting a permanent reminder of your company inked on your body may not seem to be the best idea in a precarious job market, but what if you were offered a pay raise in exchange for this public display of loyalty?
Be the first to comment | May 2013
Maturing assets bolster dairy firm pension fund
Employees of Cathedral City cheese maker, Dairy Crest have had their pensions secured by a £60m mountain of maturing cheddar.

Be the first to comment | April 2013
Tax on rain at the centre of a political storm in Maryland
Legislators in the US state of Maryland are introducing a controversial new tax – on rainwater. Needless to say, the policy has not been met with approval from everyone.

Be the first to comment | April 2013