If you didn’t hear, you now could get buzzed twice a day at Starbucks! In the mornings, coffee. In the afternoons, wine and beer. Starbucks plans to introduce this idea at selected stores to invite an afternoon crowd.
What are your thoughts on this? I had a small discussion in my new
Let’s start with the basics.
What is a QR Code?
A QR (abbreviated Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode used for scanning. Just like a regular barcode, by scanning it, the QR code can output various informations.
Text URL Phone Number Vcard / Contact Card Wifi Access (Android only)
For example, rather than [...]
There is a specific Starbucks in Pasadena that I absolutely adore. I go there all of the time. In fact, there are many closer … much closer … but I still drive the extra miles because they know my name, my favorite drink and tidbits about me. They make me feel special.
I doubt it [...]
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Like choosing a prom date, jitters and stomach butterflies often precede the courting process.
Skip the aversion of choosing which speaker to see and attend my Platform Seminar on Monday morning where everyone is platonic dance partner.
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
How to Build [...]
I came across two interesting stories that I want to share.
First, it’s about a copywriter named Lillian Eichler who worked for an ad agency Ruthrauff & Ryan. Her job was to sell a thousand copies of Encyclopedia of Etiquette.
Rather than just pitching a sell, she told a funny story about how [...]
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Happy new year! This is my first post of 2012. I hope your new year is starting out with lots of love and surprises. We can never get enough of those.
For me, I’ve been catching up on television shows. I’m know that I’m a late bloomer for the following, but I’m all done! [...]
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I love how WordPress is on a mission for constant CMS improvement. As part of their new version 3.3 rollout, they incorporated some Javascript libraries that made some commands on my theme redundant (if you downloaded it before December 29, 2011). If you got it after, please ignore this update.
To rectify this, I’ve [...]
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Another year is reaching an end. I sometimes wonder how insignificant we all are considering how vast the universe is; NASA just found another habitable world. I don’t mean to get Star Trek on you, but it’s something to ponder.
No matter how big or small, Steve Jobs suggested that we “… put a [...]
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I’ve seen this viral image several times, but every time’s a hoot.
I’m not denying that success is the culminating point after many failures and learned lessons. That convoluted hairy mess is quite accurate.
“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity.”
– Henry Hartman
Personally, I’d like to rephrase it as, [...]
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So, you have a Facebook Page, Twitter account, blog and maybe a YouTube channel. What’s next?
The allure of social media is strong. We’re now able to connect with clients and build exposure without having the expensive costs of traditional marketing. Unfortunately, there are so many social media options out there … and the number [...]
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