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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I’ve spent a number of years in Provo, UT where the highest concentration of devout Mormons-Latter Day Saints (LDS) live. Then recently, I’ve spent several months in Midwood-Brooklyn, NY where there is a high concentration …
You never know what nation you will be swept away to when walking down the streets of Manhattan. A stand selling preserved eggs and fried tofu will take me to the Canton Provence of China. …
Human beings, regardless of culture and location, look at all things according to their use, purpose, and value. Two of the most common questions we ask ourselves when we discover any new thing are “What …
Being able to laugh at a situation or at yourself seems to be an evolutionary advantage. There have probably been a number of situations in the lives of people and gorillas where things were so …
If a newcomer to New York City thinks about cupcakes, she probably has sweet memories of third grade birthday parties where the whole class would get the little cakes heavy with frosting. But in NYC, the …
While most American citizens prepare for summer vacations and weekend get-a-ways to a lake or beach, every ballet theatre and sizable ballet academy is starting to plan for their annual performance of the Nutcracker. Every …
Archaeologists get giddy when their strata reveal a clean progression in the style and functionality of the artifacts found within the layers of earth. But, archaeologists don’t have to be the only ones excited about …
Go ahead and watch the babies boppin and dancing in the Snazl above. All of the clips are cute and one clip shows a baby dance prodigy. But with a pair of anthropological glasses, one …
There is a rivalry between New York City entrepreneurs and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. The California crowd boasts the most and some of the biggest venture capitalists in the country with a flurry of entrepreneurial beehives …
What kind of strange culture would spend a day in the rain waiting in line for BBQ? Apparently, it is the New York City foodie tribe and the event was the 7th Annual Big Apple …
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 …
