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 …
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Oh the inventions and processes we humans devise in order to make life easier and to take back our time from performing tasks. But, oh the crimes we commit to make a life easier, to …
After browsing through the fashion website Deep Glamour and reading post after post about Coco Chanel, I experienced a sentiment that I do not usually associate with fashion: gratitude. So why be grateful when it comes …
Little did I know that when I succumbed to the cupcake cult of New York City that cupcakes have been taking over the hearts of many in great cities all over the world, including San …
San Francisco is a great place to connect with intelligent individuals from small tech start-ups and big tech companies alike. With plenty of panels and meet-ups to choose from, I decided to attend one all …
Lucky for me, my in-law family has no American cable….Chinese channels only! Thus, we all sat down to watch China’s 60th Anniversary Parade. Like the Olympics, this parade probably had a million people involved, with …
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 …
Sometimes it just becomes pointless to talk about or describe culture. There are moments that just need to be seen, felt, and experienced. A whole day spent on Treasure Island in the sun for the …
Early in the winter of January 2009, I successfully sold my no-nonsense husband on spending a day at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA. We were both very excited; imagine it, a …
It’s all about the bling, baby. Displaying value in some shape or form is existent in many different countries, clubs, tribes, and all socioeconomic classes. Yet, during times of high unemployment and recession, many companies go into …
Sometimes good or extraordinary design is associated with something that is very complicated. But many times, a great amount of intelligence is needed to address simple tasks. Just take this cool bench as an example! …
With a pair of good eyes and a keen obseravation, you can tell a lot about a person before you open your mouth for a hello. But, in this era of networking, we aren’t satisfied …
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 …
Lover’s of design, art, and old fashioned printing presses celebrate! And, come check out Levi’s temporary print workshop down on 826 Valencia, San Francisco. This shop is an amazing venue that allows local artists and …
Sanpete County, UT is inhabited by good old fashioned pioneer stock. There are turkey farmers, cowboys, shepherds, rodeo fans, sewing moms, and competition quilters. The towns in this county are full of normal American folk …
