Fountain pens are not very common in the work place - in fact, I can honestly say that not only do I not use one (and never have), but I don't know anyone else who does.  And although we do offer them, I've never had anyone buy one from me.  So I was surprised when I found out that Zebra Pen has come out with a new line of fountain pens.  It just didn't seem like a product that is in demand.

Introducing "an easier fountain pen":

Storage space is a key component in offices and which type of storage you use is determined by several factors, such as floor or wall space, frequency of use, decor and type of business.  Today we're going to focus on file cabinets.  I'll showcase a few of the options and, hopefully, give you information that will help you decide which type is the right one for your office.

Hello Everyone!  I hope you're all enjoying your day wherever you are.  Since we're so close to December 25, I'm sure you've already figured out what my trivia topic will be today. Yep, it's ....

Christmas Trivia

Fact or Fiction?

  Always buying supplies from the vendor with the lowest price saves the company money.

Regardless of the type of business you’re in, every company has safety and security issues to deal with.  You need the proper equipment and supplies to keep both your employees and customers safe and to avoid workplace accidents.

 What types of items do you think of when I say “Safety and Security”?  Let me guess:

Happy Thanksgiving!  I love Thanksgiving Day - watching the parades on TV, having dinner with family, eating great food.  And I LOVE pumpkin pie!  What's that?  You're not a pumpkin pie fan?  Well, to each his own - more for me!  We all love different things in life - which, if you are a regular reader, you know brings me to today's topic:

Philes

We're all familiar with the standard black plastic desktop accessories and the black mesh accessories.  You may also have seen the higher-end clear acrylic accessories and wood collections aimed more at the executives in your company. 

Today I'd like to show you a unique look from Lorell.  This collection has an industrial design to it and comes in a matte bronze finish. 

How many of you make mistakes at work?  (Come on now, I should be seeing a lot more hands than that.)  What do you do when you fill in a form with the wrong information or accidentally spell something incorrectly that you’re writing by hand?  Do you throw out the form and start over?  Probably not.  If you’re like most people, you reach for correction fluid or correction tape – and then you either wait (and wait, and wait) for the fluid to dry or you try to avoid writing over the edge of the tape.

Every day we are bombarded by commercials on TV or radio and advertisements in print such as magazines or newspapers.  Many times, I've found myself singing commercial jingles.  I've often thought that I got into the wrong business - after all, somebody made a lot of money for coming up with a finger that had a face drawn on it (Ziploc bags). 

So today, I'll test your knowledge of:

Commercial Trivia

Each of us has our own special talents.  Some of us sing, or draw, or dance, or play musical instruments.  Some people have a knack for financials and mathematics, and some.... well, some people have a gift for coming up with very unique solutions.

Greetings Fellow Trivia Geeks!

I don't know about where you are, but it's been quite tropical around here lately.  Highs in the 90's, humid.......ugh.  Thank goodness for air conditioning!

And speaking of tropical locales, this week's question comes to us courtesy of Andrew Wiest at Detroit Hoist and Crane (thanks Andrew!).

Today's topic is:

Classic TV Trivia

Work gloves are a necessary part of many jobs - often their use can prevent serious injuries.  But do you know how to choose the correct type for the work you're doing?  All gloves are not the same and understanding the glove type, material and use will help you make the right decision.  Let's begin!

I LOVE Trivia Day - and I've got a good one for you today! (Try to answer it without looking it up.)

                               Today I'm going to test your knowledge of:

                                                       Movie Trivia

You asked for it, you got it!  

No, it's not a Toyota.  It's a BRAND NEW, SUPER FANTASTIC.......................

CUSTOM STAMP ORDERING WEBSITE! 

We heard you!  Our customers have been asking us to bring back online custom stamp ordering capabilities.  We wanted to wait until we had a great website to give you - one that is easy to use, easy to navigate and has all the items you want to order - and we think we've accomplished all that with this new site.

Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) is the largest community-based human and social services organization serving the Middle Eastern communities in the United States, with 40 outreach offices in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties in Michigan.  Founded in Detroit in 1979, it is a non-profit organization that, among other things, helps newcomers to the area adjust to their new environment.  ACC provides educational, employment and training, behavioral health, youth recreation & self-enrichment services, cultural activities, health services and economic revitalization.

Ok - I've got a quick and dirty one for you today.  It's going to be a race against the clock and your fellow players to see who can answer it the fastest, but I'm going to challenge you - see if you can answer it without looking it up.

                                                          Today's topic is:

                                                              Manufacturing

Did I spark your interest with that title?  Ha ha - fooled you!  You thought I was going to post embarrassing pictures of my coworkers goofing around, didn't you?  (Ok, well, I sort of am.)

Many of you know some of our staff.  You may have a friendly relationship with your route driver, your account manager or the customer service rep you frequently speak with, so I thought it would be fun to do a blog about the things OEX staffers like to do in their spare time.  Kind of a "get to know us better" blog.

So here goes:

It's that time of year - Back to School season!  The kids are depressed that summer's almost over and the schools are gearing up for the new school year.  Teachers are making lesson plans and ordering supplies for their classrooms.

Today's Product Quick Take is a great item for the classroom - Mr. Sketch Stix Classpack Scented Markers. 

I recently read an article by Dan Howarth on www.dezeen.com about a new innovation in the field of 3-D printing that may surprise you.  Researchers at MIT have partnered with Steelcase Inc. to develop a process they call Rapid Liquid Printing that changes 3-D printing as we know it and may make it possible to manufacture custom furniture in a matter of minutes.

Here we are again - Trivia Day!  Today's challenge is in your favorite category :

Common Denominators