Why do personal technologies that take off in Asia fail in the US? One reason may be commuting differences.
People in both locales have long commutes. But Asians tend to do their commuting via public transport. That’s conducive to silent button-pushing and steady focus on learning the complexities of, say, a new mobile phone. [...]
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Ben’s Striptease, Kristen’s Twilight Prep, and DWTS Pays Tribute to Patrick Watch Ben Affleck unbuttoning his shirt on set in Boston, see a pint-sized Kristen Stewart in a Porsche commercial, and check out Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the USA” video, all in the latest PopSugar Rush!
Read MoreBen’s Striptease, Kristen’s Twilight Prep, and DWTS Pays Tribute to Patrick Watch Ben Affleck unbuttoning his shirt on set in Boston, see a pint-sized Kristen Stewart in a Porsche commercial, and check out Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the USA” video, all in the latest PopSugar Rush!
Read MoreMexican designer Paola Hernandez is new to the US market—and still seeking out the right retailers—but I’ll say that this collection should help greatly on that front. And what a lovely little presentation she pulled together at The Inn at Irving Place. Any time I’m on Irving Place, I feel calmer. It’s one of those [...]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again- when some of the biggest designers come together to create Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House. We blogged about this showhome last year and it was even the inspiration for our 2008 Material Girls/Swank Lighting design contest.
However, last year we had only renderings to show you- but this year we have [...]
Oprah and I have similar tastes; I love Hermes, she loves Hermes… I love Natura Bisse, she loves Natura Bisse and keeps it in her green room for celeb guests on the show… I love Farm House Fresh, she loves Farm House Fresh– you see a pattern here? Our latest obsession, the FHF Heel [...]
Read MoreTired of rice? Bored with couscous? Need a non-vegetable side dish to liven up your plate? Try bulgur wheat.
I first had bulgur wheat when I saw a recipe card at the grocery store for bulgur cooked with chickpeas and tomatoes, and served with feta cheese. It was surprisingly cheap, easy to [...]
Modern Economy’s second annual online sale kicks off tomorrow with a range of fabulous home decor products from over 40 independent designers. Doors open at 12 p.m. EDT, but you can get early access to the sale at 11 a.m. EDT with the user name shopearly and password 2009sale. You can also get free ground [...]
Read MoreThis Monday in the US we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day, which is always the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Traditionally, Labor Day was celebrated with a street parade, followed by a festival for American workers and [...]
Read MoreThis Monday in the US we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day, which is always the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Traditionally, Labor Day was celebrated with a street parade, followed by a festival for American workers and [...]
Read MoreWinging towards more serious iPod dock business, Sony has announced the SRS-GD50iP – a 2.1-channel USB speaker system with an integrated iPhone/iPod docking station.
And this doesn’t look like just another ordinary dock for your iPod/iPhone to sit pretty – the SRS-GD50iP can directly synchronize the iPod/iPhone with iTunes via its USB interface. Even as [...]
As of today, it’s going to be a whole lot harder to get your hands on a standard incandescent bulb in Europe. In an effort to improve energy efficiency by 20 percent by the year 2020, the European Union has mandated that factories must cease the production of frosted incandescents and 100-watt clear bulbs. The [...]
Read MoreThe successor to the Sansa Clip mp3 player – the Clip+ – is here and stands every bit as tall as its predecessor did, only, the changes will make you dance even without listening to the music. We swear.
The Sansa Clip+ packs a cute punch with its great looks and almost flawless design. It is [...]
Along with launching their new body balm today, Kiehl’s also let us in on their Fashion’s Night Out plans. Emmanuelle Chriqui (aka Sloan from Entourage) will be hosting a party at their flagship store on Third Avenue. You’ll be able to sing for your supper from 7-11 pm. Or rather karaoke for your free lip [...]
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