Apr
16
Concept watch/bracelet by designers Robin Lapo Bigio & Olivero Zanon
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If you are looking for a cool new watch/bracelet to go with your business attire, check out the concept watch/bracelet by designers Robin Lapo Bigio & Olivero Zanon…
According to the Yanko Design story Uber Hi-tech And Just For Women Too, “The stereotypical hi-tech watch is a very masculine item but the “i/o” concept emphasizes the [...]
Apr
15
Handshake etiquette at home or abroad
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Here are some tips for A great handshake—at home or abroad by EmilyPost.com…
“In North America and Europe, a firm handshake is an appropriate form of greeting. In Asia and the Middle East, where hand shaking is still relatively new, the customary grip is gentler; a too-hearty grip could be interpreted as aggressive. In Islamic countries, [...]
Apr
14
Too sick to fly? 4 tips on how to change your flight without incurring fees
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If you have ever been too sick to fly, you have probably figured out that the airline do not have much simpathy for you. According to most airline’s terms regardless of the reason, you must pay a change fee and / or pay the difference in ticket price if you want to change flights. [...]
Apr
11
Concept product called “Tame” by designer Michael Roller to help us with our multitasking
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Yando Design published a cool concept product called “Tame” by designer Michael Roller to help us with our multitasking…
According to Yando Design, “Tame is a concept that sets a status message synced with all of your devices and applications. If you’re driving or need some privacy, you can tell Tame to handle auto-responses [...]
Apr
10
If you frequently deal with rude people, here are 5 Ways to Combat Rudeness from EmilyPost.com…
1. Don’t take it personally. Perhaps the offender is having a bad day.
2. Size up your annoyances. Is it worth it to make a fuss over something small, or is it a waste of your emotional time?
3. Set a good [...]
Apr
9
Airlines allowing cellphone use in Europe?
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According to the USA Today story Ability to use cellphones in flight gets closer in Europe by Barbara De Lollis…
“April 9, 2008 - European regulators have dropped the ban on in-flight cellphone calls, but passengers’ ability to chat will depend on which airline they fly.
European Union regulators on Monday loosened the rules on cellphone service, [...]
Apr
8
What happens to your airline miles when an airline goes out of business?
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According to the MSNBC.com story Airline’s gone bust—what happens to my miles? by Tim Paradis…
“April 8, 2008 - Q: What can I do if I have frequent flier miles on an airline that ceases operation?
A: With the recent bankruptcy filings from ATA Airlines, Aloha Airlines and Skybus Airlines some travelers might be wondering what would [...]
Apr
7
Taking laziness to a new level with a self making bed
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If you are frequently rushing to get out the door every morning, check out this concept self making bed by Italian inventor Enrico Berruti…
According to the USA Today story World’s biggest inventions fair features self-making bed by Eliane Engeler…
“April 3, 2008 - If you are allergic to pollen, too lazy to make your bed [...]
Apr
4
Bar codes may may help our future travels?
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According to the NPR.org story Bar Code Hopping in San Francisco by David Gorn…
“April 1, 2008 · The City by the Bay is becoming scannable. Soon San Francisco restaurants, museums and public monuments will be adorned with little bar codes like those you find on the bottom of a cereal box.
Ultimately the idea is to [...]
Apr
3
Amazon allows you to easily comparison shop with TextBuyIt
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According to the E-Commerce Times story Amazon Aims to Light M-Commerce Fire With TextBuyIt by by Keith Regan…
“April 2, 2008 - Amazon.com launched a text-message shopping option Tuesday that enables users to search for, compare and buy products via short message service, in addition to its existing browser-based mobile commerce offerings.
TextBuyIt, as the service is [...]