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Avery Dennison and Stamps.com Debut Complete Internet Mailing and Shipping Solution

PRNewsWire uploaded an announcement that Stamps.com will be teaming up with Avery Dennison, makers of the popular Avery line of labels, to provide an all-in-one internet-based mailing and shipping enterprise. Continue reading

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Treasures for Teachers receives $11,000 from Discover

EVliving.com is reporting that Treasures for Teachers, a non-profit organization that helps provide struggling teachers with much-needed office supplies, has received an $11,000 gift from Discover Financial Services. Continue reading

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Article: Can a Big-Box fix your computer?

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting quasi-investigative piece on whether or not a big-box store can adequately fix your computer. They basically take in a bunch of computers with various maladies and provide anecdotal evidence of how well their issues are addressed. Continue reading

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Work Smarter, Not Harder (At Home)

Over at readingeagle.com, there’s an interesting article on how to make sure your home-based business is running smart and lean. Continue reading

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Big Box News: School District joins Office Depot investigations

News from Florida: the Lee County School district has announced that they, too, will be starting an investigation into potential overcharges by Office Depot, making them the fourth governmental agency in Florida to seek a refund. Continue reading

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Article: There are still Typewriter Repairmen

The Ledger hosts a fascinating look at some of the last of the typewriter repairmen. Continue reading

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Article: Small Space Home Office

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Check out these sweet before-and-after pics of a classy home-office makeover from the “Under my Roof” blog over at AZ Central. Erica started with a tiny alcove in the bedroom, and with a little creative shelving and storage solutions, turned it into a functional home office. Continue reading

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Article: Better Posture Means More Energy at Work

The always-darling folks over at LifeHacker have linked me to an interesting article that says that, among other things, slouching or otherwise holding poor posture can deprive the body of up to 30% of its oxygen. Continue reading

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OnTimeSupplies.com Selected to Prestigious Inc. 500 List

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ver at PRNewsWire, there’s a press release about our parent company, OnTimeSupplies.com. Now normally I try to downplay that relationship and stay focused on the latest in office supply news, but this is a pretty big deal. Continue reading

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Opinion: Skip the Black Friday Mess by Shopping Online

As holiday shopping season draws nearer, consider skipping the lines and the craziness and ordering from the comfort and safety of your home computer. Continue reading

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