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MOBILE WITHDRAWAL
It seems that there’s a new problem sweeping the UK: nomophobia. Nomo, short for ‘no mobile’, is apparently reaching danger levels, with half of us panicking when we can’t use our mobile phone. Based on a recent survey of over 2,000 people by the Post Office, it has been estimated that more than 13 million Brits fear being out of mobile phone contact. Some even more than visiting the dentist. We're all familiar with the stressful situations of everyday life such as moving house, break-ups and organising a family Christmas. But being out of mobile contact may be the 21st century's latest contribution to our already hectic lives. Whether you have run out of credit or battery, lose your phone or are in an area with no reception, being phoneless can bring on a panicky symptom in our 24/7 culture. (source: Gizmodo).

CAREER SAMPLING
When it comes to choosing a career path, it's one thing to think about the job from the outside, but quite another to experience it day to day. Which is why UK-based Figuring Out has decided to offer a combination of career coaching and trial work experience to help job seekers make tough decisions. From the team behind Striding Out, a support network for entrepreneurs, Figuring Out aims to help people at all stages of their work life figure out what they want for their next career move. The coaching part of Figuring Out's service focuses on clarifying career goals, mastering interview techniques and learning new job search strategies, among other objectives. The work experience portion of Figuring Out's services, however, is where clients can begin testing out their options. Tapping into its Striding Out network of businesses, Figuring Out identifies and connects clients with flexible, part-time work placement opportunities that can provide the right type of work experience for their needs. The work experience service is charged at an additional fee, depending on the range and type of placements required. The result, however, is a realistic, hands-on feel for what each career possibility would really be like. (source: Springwise).

SHARE YOUR BURGER
Burger King is rolling out what it claims to be the first burger made for sharing across its three biggest European territories, in an attempt to take on the pizza market. The 6 Pack comprises one big Aberdeen Angus patty inside six rolls, stuck together to allow consumers to tear off portions. In one pair of rolls the burger is topped with ketchup, the second has a cheese topping, and the third bacon and cheese. The 6 Pack launch comes as Burger King rolls out a
number of menu innovations and products intended to shift the brand into the casual-dining arena. Last month it was revealed that it plans to introduce the UK's most expensive burger to push a more premium positioning. The chain will also launch burgers featuring exotic ingredients such as tiger prawns and guacamole to emulate chains such as TGI Friday's. (source: Brand Republic).

WATCH WHILE YOU SHOP
A new scheme is being trialled by UK supermarket chain Asda and mobile network Orange that allows live streaming of football matches to special shopping trolleys equipped with mobile phones. The scheme promotes Orange’s deal to be the first mobile operator to offer live coverage of every Barclays Premier league game, and highlights the strain that Saturday shopping trips can put on a couple with apparently 30% of men interviewed saying they would finish with their partner for forcing them to go shopping over watching their team play. (source: PSFK).

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