It is a common sight in Chinatown (both San Francisco and New York City) and it has always disturbed me.  It is the sight of old, Chinese ladies hauling big bags of plastic bottles and …

The notion of Loyalty Rewards has become fairly popular in the business world.  PetSmart has Pets Perks.  Macy’s has its own loyalty credit card with 15% off all purchases. And, at Shutterfly you are immediately rewarded …

As a serious student of archaeology, I was expecting to decode Mayan text and unearth priceless artifacts.  Yet somehow, I stumbled upon one of the most ancient truths of humanity: the importance of persuasion, and …

Imagine a middle aged, community leader that has gone out into the wild world for years…to bring mammoth meat home to his family, clan, and tribal nation. But now this chief is faced with an …

I am embarrassed
Why are you embarrassed?
Well, I don’t know, I’ve pursued professions that others would generally say are ridiculous. I wanted to be a ballet dancer. It’s easier for people to roll their eyes and …