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		<title>Domestic tourism on the rise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domestic tourism has been steadily increasing in the UK in recent years, with UK holidaymakers turning their backs on foreign holidays for cheaper vacations at home in the UK. The increase in 2011 was great, with domestic holidays generating an extra £10 million of the UK tourism industry, as low disposable income led many Britons [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Domestic tourism has been steadily increasing in the UK in recent years, with UK holidaymakers turning their backs on foreign holidays for cheaper vacations at home in the UK. The increase in 2011 was great, with domestic holidays generating an extra £10 million of the UK tourism industry, as low disposable income led many Britons to stay at home in the summer and the figures on the behaviour of UK tourists are extremely interesting. In 2011 UK holidaymakers spent in excess of £54 billion during a total of 1.5 billion day trips as the UK tourism industry experienced one of its most successful years to date, with a total of £70 billion generated by the UK tourism industry. Tourism in Wales also increased significantly last year as the country experienced a record number of visitors, who made 9.7 million overnight trips to Wales last year and spent a total of £1.7 billion. Wales is extremely popular amongst UK tourists who <a href="http://www.caravanwise.co.uk/">travel</a> to see the country&#8217;s coastlines and nature and this is reinforced by the fact that holidays account for 62% of all visits to Wales.</p>
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		<title>The best geek gifts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freak gifts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[regalos originales]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are endless possibilities for a gift. Imagination has no limits when it comes a geek gift. You can find everything, from a Wi-Fi detector to an electronic fireflies jar. Useful? Maybe, but who can resist eating with laser chopsticks or Pacman&#8217;s scourer? And the reality is that there are a lot of websites dedicated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are endless possibilities for a gift. Imagination has no limits when it comes a geek gift. You can find everything, from a Wi-Fi detector to an electronic fireflies jar. Useful? Maybe, but who can resist eating with laser chopsticks or Pacman&#8217;s scourer? And the reality is that there are a lot of websites dedicated to this niche. It is a good alternative when you have to give something to someone who does not know much or have a tight budget.</p>
<p>Hay un sin fin de posibilidades para hacer un regalo. La imaginación no tiene límites  cuando se trata de <a href="http://www.regaletes.com" target="_blank">regalos originales</a> en el mundo geek. Puedes encontrar desde una camiseta detectora de Wi-Fi hasta un tarro de luciérnagas electrónicas. ¿Dudosa utilidad? Puede ser, ¿pero quién se puede resistir a unos palillos láser para comer o a un estropajo de Pacman? Y  la realidad está ahí, con un montón de webs que se dedican a este nicho. Es una buena alternativa cuando tienes que regalar algo a alguien al que no conoces mucho o tienes un presupuesto ajustado.</p>
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		<title>Solar PV panels benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.dzvozd.org/accessories/solar-pv-panels-benefits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar PV panels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Earth would be grateful if we use more solar panels. There are several key benefits of  Solar PV panels (photovoltaic solar panels) and they are quite important: - they are harmless for the environment. - they don&#8217;t generate pollution. - they deliver clean energy. - low cost. - more self-sufficiency. The main problem to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Earth would be grateful if we use more solar panels. There are several key benefits of  <a href="http://www.mypoweruk.com/" target="_blank">Solar PV panels</a> (photovoltaic solar panels) and they are quite important:</p>
<p>- they are harmless for the environment.</p>
<p>- they don&#8217;t generate pollution.</p>
<p>- they deliver clean energy.</p>
<p>- low cost.</p>
<p>- more self-sufficiency.</p>
<p>The main problem to implement this kind of energy is that you won&#8217;t be able to use as much energy as you are currently with electrical energy. So when this energy is used, it&#8217;s recommended to have an extra battery to feed the more potential appliances and use the solar generated energy for the illumination.</p>
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		<title>Will it blend?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mobile]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[iphone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tom Dickson, CEO of Blendtec, has just one question on his mind: Will it blend? That is the question. Youtube fans ask to Blendtec to blend different stuff voting through (by?) Facebook. Fans are wicked and they asked to blend an iPhone, an iPad, golf balls, diamons or even Justin Bieber in a figurative sense. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tom Dickson, CEO of Blendtec, has just one question on his mind: Will it blend?</p>
<p>That is the question. Youtube fans ask to Blendtec to blend different stuff voting through (by?) Facebook. Fans are wicked and they asked to blend an iPhone, an iPad, golf balls, diamons or even Justin Bieber in a figurative sense. And, of course, he did it. I leave you here a video demonstration where you can watch how he blend an iPhone.</p>
<p>Can you imagine the result? The iPhone will finish as if he had been inside in a <a href="http://www.priorityplant.com/Concreting-equipment/C2-1-0.htm" target="_blank">concreting equipment</a>! The <a href="http://www.ipaqrepair.co.uk/store.php?cat_id=591" target="_blank">iPad repair</a> is going to be expensive as well&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Why you should buy caravan insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.dzvozd.org/travel/why-you-should-buy-caravan-insurance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The value of your caravan and the belongings you keep in it can often be quite high and therefore you&#8217;ll want assurances that these are secure and protected when undertaking your caravan holidays. The best way to ensure the security of your caravan and possessions is to take out a comprehensive caravan insurance policy from a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The value of your caravan and the belongings you keep in it can often be quite high and therefore you&#8217;ll want assurances that these are secure and protected when undertaking your caravan holidays. The best way to ensure the security of your caravan and possessions is to take out a comprehensive <a href="http://www.caravanwise.co.uk/" target="_blank">caravan insurance</a> policy from a reputable and dependable company, this is advisable for the following reasons. Theft is a  big problem for caravan owners, with around 1600 caravans being stolen each year and this alone is reason enough to purchase an insurance policy. The same thing applies for the belongings that are kept inside your caravan, if these are damaged or stolen then it may cost a great deal to repair or replace them, therefore a policy with contents cover is vital. Weather damage can be an issue for caravan owners as well and can leave them with hefty maintenance bills, yet if the right policy is chosen then you will not have to worry about the effects of the weather.</p>
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		<title>How to get discount on Business Class Airfare and Tickets</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to fly business class or first class? Are you tired of sitting in the coach during your journey? There are companies that provide services to fly business class at affordable prices. How to find? You can find some very good companies that provide discount business class tickets. You can search on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to fly business class or first class? Are you tired of sitting in the coach during your journey? There are companies that provide services to fly business class at affordable prices.</p>
<p>How to find? You can find some very good companies that provide discount business class tickets. You can search on the internet about such service providers. Know more about the company and the experience that they hold. Find out about the various discounts that they can provide and then compare with other such companies. Also find out the discounted fare they charge for the journey and compare it to the actual fare that you have to pay. This will give you an idea about the percentage of discount being offered by the company.</p>
<p>What services to expect? You can simply expect discount business class tickets. You can get air tickets at highly discounted prices. You can save as much as 70% on the air fare with some good and reputed companies. What more you can fly to your destination or meeting without any tiredness or fatigue and that too on a discount business class ticket. You will get all the luxuries of flying business class or first class such as spacious seats, good food, easy and relaxed environment and so on. You can contact a good company and enquire about the various destinations where you can travel.</p>
<p>Why choose such services? The first and the foremost reason to choose such services is that you will pay discount business class airfare. The percentage of the discount may vary from 40% to 70%. This may depend on the time of booking, for instance it is always better to book early. The airline with which you want to fly airlines such as Jet airways, Australian airlines, British airways, Gulf air, and Swiss air and so on may charge different from other airlines. The distance of the journey and a few more factors such as these are responsible for the variation in the degree of discount. You are able to get such discounts due to exclusive contracts that these companies have with major airlines. Reputed companies who promise to provide discounts manage to keep them. Good and reputed companies that have been in the business for a long time are reliable to provide discount business class tickets. They have contracts with the major airlines which enable them to provide discount <a href="http://www.skyclub.com/business-class-airfares/">business class airfare</a>. Find the one that offers maximum discount.</p>
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		<title>SEO services in India</title>
		<link>http://www.dzvozd.org/business/seo-services-in-india/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is stretching the truth to say that there are no reliable SEO companies. After you have been dealing for some time with SEO on your own, you discover that no matter how hard you try, your site does not rank well or that your site ranks well but optimizing it for search engines takes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is stretching the truth to say that there are no reliable SEO companies.</p>
<p>After you have been dealing for some time with SEO on your own, you  discover that no matter how hard you try, your site does not rank well  or that your site ranks well but optimizing it for search engines takes  all your time and all your other tasks lag behind. If this is the case  with you, maybe it is better to consider hiring a <a title="To get a good ranking on Google, or any major search engine, you have to make sure your Web site is &quot;search-engine optimized&quot;. We have the best S.E.O managers which not only get your website in top ranking but also turn into fruitful results" href="http://www.vardhmansoft.com/search-engine-optimization.php">SEO Company India</a> to  do the work for you. With so many SEO companies out there, you can’t  complain that you have no choice. Or is it just the opposite? So many  companies but few reliable?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.addictivemedia.co.in/" target="_blank">Web Design Delhi</a></p>
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		<title>Set Up and Use Windows Live SkyDrive? [Online Storage]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You need a secure place in which to store important files? An easy way to provide file access to other users, no matter where they go? You need a way to access your documents, spreadsheets and photos from any location and from any computer, but you do not want to spend a ton of money? [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You need a secure place in which to store important files? An easy way to provide file access to other users, no matter where they go? You need a way to access your documents, spreadsheets and photos from any location and from any computer, but you do not want to spend a ton of money?</p>
<p><strong>If any or all of these scenarios sound familiar to you, then you need to check out Windows Live SkyDrive.</strong></p>
<h2>WHAT IS WINDOWS LIVE SKYDRIVE:</h2>
<p><em><strong>Wondering what exactly SkyDrive is?</strong></em><br />
<strong>It is a web-based application that enables you to upload, access and share all sorts of Microsoft Office files as well as photos, videos and other types of files –a whopping 25GB of space. Your files are password protected and secure, enabling you to completely control who can access them and even which files each user can retrieve.</strong><br />
Since it is a cloud application, you can free up your system files knowing that you can still use the files you need whenever you need them. Not only that, but the program is free of charge and easy to use.</p>
<h3>How to Get SkyDrive:</h3>
<p>Part of the beauty of Windows Live SkyDrive is that you do not need to download any software. Simply go to the login page at <a href="http://skydrive.live.com/" target="_blank">skydrive.live.com</a>. If you already have a Windows Live ID that you use for a Hotmail or Windows Live Messenger account, simply sign in using that email address and password to begin setting up and using SkyDrive. If you do not yet have an ID, creating one is easy.<br />
Click the <strong>Sign Up </strong>button on the login page. Choose a user name and password, enter the basic identifying information and accept the service agreement.  Once you log in or create a Windows Live ID, your SkyDrive account opens.</p>
<h3>Setting Up SkyDrive:</h3>
<p><strong></strong>Upon logging in to your SkyDrive account, you will see a toolbar with the options <strong>New</strong>, <strong>Add Files</strong>, <strong>View Synced Folders </strong>and <strong>Options</strong>. Beneath the toolbar is a <strong>My Documents </strong>folder, which will initially be empty, a <strong>Favorites </strong>link, where you can add links to your favorite websites, and a <strong>Photos </strong>link that you can use to create a photo album.<strong> </strong></p>
<h3>Uploading Files To SkyDrive:</h3>
<p>Begin setup by uploading files that you want to store or share with others. Click <strong>Add Files</strong> on the toolbar and then select the folder in which you want to store the files. You can use the standard <strong>My Documents </strong>folder or click on <strong>New Folder </strong>to create and name a unique folder. This enables you to create folders based on criteria such as file type, the job the files pertain to or any other specifications you might have.<br />
Adding files to your SkyDrive account is easy, and there are a couple of ways to do so. You can simply drag and drop files from your computer to the SkyDrive folder or, if you prefer, you can utilize the standard upload method in which you browse your computer for files and upload them to SkyDrive. With either method, you can upload multiple files at one time. When the upload is complete, click <strong>Continue </strong>to add the files to the folder.</p>
<h3>Sharing SkyDrive Files:</h3>
<p>Once you have successfully uploaded files to your Windows Live SkyDrive account, you can start sharing them right away. Go to the folder containing files you would like to share and click<strong>Share </strong>on the toolbar and select <strong>Edit Permissions</strong>.<br />
Choose a permission level, from <strong>Everyone </strong>to <strong>Friends</strong>. You can also enter a name from your Windows Live contacts list or an email address to grant access to specific users. Choose whether those selected can simply view files or can edit, add and delete them as well. Click<strong>Save </strong>to apply these changes.<br />
To notify others that you have granted them permission to access these files, click <strong>Share </strong>on the toolbar and select <strong>Send a Link</strong>. SkyDrive will send them an email with a link to the files selected. You have the added option of requiring your recipients to use a Windows Live ID in order to access the files. If you do not choose this option, anyone who receives the link can access it, which could be problematic if, for example, someone forwarded the notification email to others.</p>
<h3>Other Windows Live SkyDrive Features:</h3>
<p>In addition to the large amount of secure storage and the ability to share and access files from any location with web access, SkyDrive offers some other beneficial features. From the main page of your SkyDrive account, click <strong>New </strong>on the toolbar.<br />
You will see that you can create a Word document, Excel workbook, PowerPoint presentation or OneNote notebook, even if you do not have these programs installed on the computer that you are using. Microsoft Office Web Apps, available via SkyDrive, are scaled-down versions of these popular programs.<br />
With this bonus feature, not only can you upload and share files on SkyDrive, but  you can create them there as well. What more could you ask for?</p>
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		<title>A Catholic Confession App?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Iñigo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s pretty shocking when you read in a news article that there is now a Catholic confession app on the IPhone. I always thought there was a huge divide between the two; religion being more traditional and of course technology being incredibly dynamic. However, is this a sign that religion is now wanting to become [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s pretty shocking when you read in a news article that there is now a Catholic confession app on the IPhone. I always thought there was a huge divide between the two; religion being more traditional and of course technology being incredibly dynamic. However, is this a sign that religion is now wanting to become &#8216;at one&#8217; with technology to increase popularity?</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Our desire is to invite Catholics to engage in their faith through digital technology. Taking to heart Pope Benedict XVI&#8217;s message from last years&#8217; World Communications Address, our goal with this project is to offer a digital application that is truly &#8216;new media at the service of the word. We hope many more will take advantage of this new confession resource&#8221;</em><br />
Patrick Leinen</p>
<p>Although i can understand the diversity that Apple apps have, i still find this app a little silly. It&#8217;s description, to me, sounds as if it&#8217;s a tutorial on how to &#8216;confess&#8217; at church. Afterall, the app can&#8217;t really give you it&#8217;s verdict so why not go to church and confess appropriately? And another problem, what if someone gets their hands on your phone and sees your so called &#8216;sins&#8217;. I personally think an app like this is just a waste of space. I would to love hear your opinion though. Feel free to drop a comment.</p>
<p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/confession-a-roman-catholic/id416019676?mt=8">Click Here for More Information on the Catholic App</a></p>
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		<title>The Modern Industrial Scenario</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In modern terms, heat is concisely defined as energy in transit. Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell, in his 1871 classic Theory of Heat, was one of the first to enunciate a modern definition of &#8220;heat&#8221;. In short, Maxwell outlined four stipulations on the definition of heat. One, it is &#8220;something which may be transferred from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In modern terms, heat is concisely defined as energy  in transit. Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell, in his 1871 classic  Theory of Heat, was one of the first to enunciate a modern definition  of &#8220;heat&#8221;. In short, Maxwell outlined four stipulations on the  definition of heat. One, it is &#8220;something which may be transferred from  one body to another&#8221;, as per the second law of thermodynamics. Two, it  can be spoken of as a &#8220;measurable quantity&#8221;, and thus treated  mathematically like other measurable quantities. Three, it &#8220;can not be  treated as a substance&#8221;; for it may be transformed into something which  is not a substance, e.g. mechanical work. Lastly, it is &#8220;one of the  forms of energy&#8221;. Heat tends to be an important energy for people who  reside in cold climatic conditions. They use  marquee heating.<span id="more-206"></span></p>
<p>Another important form of energy without which life in the 21st century  would be unimaginable is the electrical energy. Electrical energy or  electricity is generally of two forms, viz. alternating current (AC) or  direct current (DC). Direct current is a stable current whereas  altenating is as the name suggests, a fluctuating source of power. Both  have their own uses. Theres is also a technology deviced that allows the  conversion of one form of current to another, this is called the pure sine wave inverter technology. Energy, when manifested physically can be termed as power.  It is not a modern concept, as power has been a thing of bling ever  since biblical times. the more power, the better. But one of the most  remarkeable acievements of the modern age would be to invert the  proportion of the amount of power with the size of the body in which it  is contained. for eg. the power scooters, small enough to fit in a scooter, but powerful enough to carry 2 people fast.</p>
<p>the modern office scenario has changed substantially. It is being  influenced heavily by the universal adoption of information and  communications technology and  office cleaning still plays an important role:</p>
<ol>
<li> The vast array of mains and signal cables needs to be managed with proper connectivity and softwares used like nero rapidshare</li>
<li>Extra heat from the equipment needs to be controlled or removed</li>
<li>New health and safety risks include electrical hazards, sitting  positions, eyestrain, lack of breaks and RSI (repetitive strain injury)</li>
<li>Information security needs to be considered amongst other security needs</li>
<li>Constantly changing businesses and processes demand flexible accommodation.</li>
</ol>
<p>Older buildings (and older furniture) are increasingly difficult to use  effectively, and costs of adaptation are being driven higher and higher.  Organisations are seeking to escape from long leases on older  buildings, either moving into newly built offices or entering into  agreements to strip and refurbish, or in the extreme demolish and  rebuild.</p>
<h3>How big?</h3>
<p>The combination of continuous change in technology, processes, working  methods and the competitive environment make it virtually impossible for  organisations to forecast their property needs a few years ahead, let  alone over the 25 years of a typical business lease.</p>
<p>As a consequence there has been an increase in demand for modern,  flexible space on short-term leases, fuelling the success of the  business centre sector.</p>
<h3>Cabling:</h3>
<p>The need to route power, telephone, and data cabling used for national and cheap international calls and other functions to every workstation puts a severe strain on the  hidden ducting in buildings. Pressures to move people in response to  change increases that strain. Various techniques have been adopted to  ease the burden, such as structured or flood wiring, cordless  telephones, and wireless data networks.</p>
<p>The way in which workstations are placed, and the consequent capacity  (efficiency) of the building, is also determined by the structure.  Various techniques are employed to minimise rigidity and space loss,  such as peripheral, ceiling or floor fed wiring, with wiring cabinets on  each floor.</p>
<h3>Furniture:</h3>
<p>Technology also has an impact on the furniture. It is unlikely that a  building will be able to support wiring for technology at any random  point where a desk is to be placed. The furniture therefore has a role  in distributing the wiring from the nearest point to the desks in the  cluster.</p>
<p>Furniture also provides noise attenuation and visual barriers and  supports the safe working environment demanded by health and safety  regulations.</p>
<h3>Cellular or open plan:</h3>
<p>Debating the merits and disadvantages of cellular and open plan offices  is guaranteed to inflame passions in many organisations. Cellular  offices allow for a high level of concentration and privacy. Open plan  environments are more flexible in coping with changing demand,  supporting better communications and team working, but can be more  distracting to work in.</p>
<p>Many organisations operate a mixed environment, with large, smart  cellular offices for executives (who may rarely be there) and open plan  offices for everyone else.</p>
<h3>Heat, light and sound:</h3>
<p>The very best modern buildings incorporate zoned temperature and air  quality control, natural lighting and good sound insulation.  Unfortunately this all comes at a price that many employers are not  prepared to pay. Most people end up working in office environments that  are sub-standard in some way.</p>
<h3>Support:</h3>
<p>There is a difference between the highly structured working environment  of the telephone call centre or forms processing unit and the less  structured approach of the more general office. In the former work  processes and flow are clearly defined as are all jobs. In the latter  there is usually the need for support in the form of administrative  assistants, secretaries, personal assistants, etc.</p>
<p>In spite of the technology-enabled de-skilling of many office functions &#8211;  e.g. document preparation, communications, information filing and  retrieval, etc. &#8211; many office practices and roles remain much as they  were before the advent of information and communications technologies.</p>
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