Little getaway for less!
Hmm now I only need to get to Miami.....
Anna-Maria said on November 19, 2008 at 11:27
Black, White & Red All Over
Wow well done McDonald's, I love this innovative initiative! After all this branding efforts resulting in worldwide recognition and awareness, they now try to unbrand themselves! Keep us posted Brian!
Anna-Maria said on November 19, 2008 at 11:24
Like Walking on Water - The Ball that Bounces
Great report! Seems like a lot of fun, I will definately look for it in Holland!
Anna-Maria said on November 19, 2008 at 11:17
eBoutiques Bring Style & Savings
ha i joined ... pringle is mine
NewYawker said on November 18, 2008 at 07:26
Like Walking on Water - The Ball that Bounces
where can i find it on the right coast¿
NewYawker said on November 18, 2008 at 07:24
Healing Office Woes in Russia
I wonder if anyone is doing this here in the US?
Brian said on November 17, 2008 at 19:08
Couture Bargains in Manhattan
Veni vidi vici!
Anna-Maria said on November 16, 2008 at 19:07
Green Products Find a Home
Great and they have a webshop as well!
Anna-Maria said on November 16, 2008 at 19:05
eBoutiques Bring Style & Savings
Let me know!!!
Anna-Maria said on November 16, 2008 at 18:58
The Ultimate Resale Shop
Fabulous darling! Such a sleuth you are on the right coast today.
Buzzgabber said on November 16, 2008 at 08:07
eBoutiques Bring Style & Savings
Great little find! Hard to weed through all the online jibberish but this is a smart "in the know" article. Thanks!
Buzzgabber said on November 16, 2008 at 07:58
McQueen Targets New Customers
Yes I can! After Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfield, and Viktor & Rolf now also Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garçons) will be designing an exclusive collection for H&M!
Anna-Maria said on November 12, 2008 at 22:49
Hollywood Fast Act
Well, It is the day after the election in America and whether we agree that celebrities should be encouraging the general public to vote or not, I believe we can safely say that it made an impact. The numbers are in and it was a record breaking voter turnout; 136 million+ people turned out to vote. That is 64% of the registered voters in the US. Only once in America's history have we ever had a turnout above that. In 1908, Taft beat Bryant with 65.7% of the registered voters coming to the polls.
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Buzzgabber said on November 5, 2008 at 18:44
The limits of free speech
The history of WWII and it's treatment of "what is fact or not" in education are quite familiar to the Japanese. Two years ago, when the Japanese released new school books that excluded many historical facts, the Chinese government used the omissions to stir up anti-Japanese sentiments and dissuade purchase of their goods.
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 09:33
No Love for Obama in Thailand
If this is the case, then many US trade markets will face a similar challenge, hopefully free trade will prevail!
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 09:28
Drug Killings Haunt Mexican School Children
What a tragic situation and one that is so perverse in that the drug lords are targeting youth, the least able to cope. The fact of the matter is that with greater non-drug economics, industry, and trade in legal goods, all hope that the drug lords drift away into history.
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 09:21
Crises punches $40b hole in budget
The financial crisis has governments across the globe reducing budget estimates, tax revenue forecasts and proposed expenditures. No nation in our closely aligned marketplace is immune.
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 09:14
Moscow by the sea
The sphere of influence commanded and being expanded by Russia across the globe is second only to that of China, both countries are expanding their "new colonialism."
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 09:05
Singapore acts as haven for Stem Cell Research
Good for Singapore, bad for the US if you consider the impact on mixing politics, religion and scientific research. It will be interesting to see what an Obama and Democrat controlled congress will bring in the way of change here.
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 08:57
Bloomberg finds a home in Dubai
The decentralization of the world's financial markets from the traditional means that markets such as Dubai have a new and substantial stake in global finance and economics.
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 08:51
Wills India Fashion Week offers general comfort, safety in urbane style
India is on the rise in so many ways, I see that this also includes the maturity of its fashion industry and ascendancy on the world stage.
Brian said on November 5, 2008 at 08:49
Can WE Save US?
I think the reason why they would describe themselves (correctly) as independant, is because many of them come from new kinds of families with single parents or both hard working parents, so they have found themselves home alone (and with input of the world wide web) creating their own ideas and identification with brands, people and peers.
Anna-Maria said on November 4, 2008 at 10:53
Marico India Hair Care Company Opens Plant in Egypt
It looks like the Egyptian market is well poised to continue in an open and consumer oriented direction.
Brian said on November 4, 2008 at 02:02
Global Trade of Beef, Chicken, Sugar and Soy in Brazil
Brazil, as the US, is in the fortunate position of having excess capacity to harvest agricultural production that serves both domestic and overseas needs. So too do nations that include Argentina and Zimbabwe, yet both these nations are in dire agricultural straights with runaway inflation (ARG = 30%+ and ZIM = 2.5Million%) and rising levels of malnutrition to outright starvation. Lesson is that government trade policies, taxation and at times corruption can trump the most fertile of markets.
Brian said on November 4, 2008 at 02:00
Milk, Mud and Hay Baths...
What an amazing and importable concept in service! Montana, Wyoming, anywhere there is hay, it's time to make hay and bath in the profits I would say!
Brian said on October 29, 2008 at 08:17
imported foods found to be the cause of food poisoning
Changing tastes and the evolving food culture brings with is risks and the requirement perhaps for more food education, safety in handling, and stricter requirements for importers.
Brian said on October 29, 2008 at 07:04
Who needs alcohol when you can have juice?
One could also argue that once publicly traded, ThaiBev will have to be more socially responsible, answering to the public more than they do as a private company. In the end this may be better for all.
Brian said on October 29, 2008 at 06:59
China's coal use cost it $248 billion
China's proliferation in "dirty" coal based energy generation (2 new plants come on line weekly!) is not just an issue nationally, the global effects are becoming more pronounced, from neighboring nations including Korea and Japan to the North American West Coast, the polluting effects are being felt... 25% of West Coast pollution is estimated to be the bi-product of dirty coal energy in China.
Brian said on October 29, 2008 at 06:35
Economy to grow below 4-6% in 2009
Singapore is a difficult situation as a confined marketplace heavily dependent on exports and with a small home market, the global economy has an immediate and chilling effect.
Brian said on October 29, 2008 at 06:30
Dubai and Austria's Domestic Partnership
I cannot imagine two more diverse trading partners... I love it!
Brian said on October 28, 2008 at 07:57
Egyptian Media Executives Arrested
One wonders whether they as members of the media on religious programs should not be held to different standards, of course the government of Egypt holds a very hard line o religious fundamentalism.
Brian said on October 28, 2008 at 07:55
Corporate Australia is failing women
Excellent insight, I wonder how the number of women in small business and business ownership is fairing? Here in the US Hispanic women make up the fastest growing group of small business owners.
Brian said on October 28, 2008 at 07:45
Mexico energy reforms Ok'd for final vote next week
Great report, Mexico needs to move in this direction in my opinion, best argument against the position of the "leftists" is to use the example of Venezuela who have moved in the direction of state control that they espouse.
Brian said on October 27, 2008 at 18:11
Japan's Working Poor
This is amazing, I had no idea of the existence of such a population.
Brian said on October 27, 2008 at 04:36
Booming Times for Brazil’s Consumers
Great report, insightful!
Brian said on October 27, 2008 at 00:49
Tug of War between Pro and Anti Thaksin
Great Report... I just discussed with my brother who reported the following from his home in Thailand where he has lived 18 years...
Unfortunately the entire media thesis is based upon the great falsehood that the demonstrators and their ilk in Bangkok want to bring democracy to Thailand. In fact they are primarily elitists who do not believe that rural/non-urban voters are intelligent enough to make a considered choice on any person up for election.
It is their position that the vote should be taken away from rural voters and that the choices should be made by the so-called “educated and enlightened” among the Thai population. In fact this will be end of democracy in Thailand if this group gets its way.
And of these long-standing and involved persons engaged in the boycott in Bangkok. The majority of them receive 500 Baht per day ($12 where the average Thai lives on $2 per day) and many other freebies for their "suffrage.”
If one were to go there and see the free flowing whiskey and edible treats one would come away with a totally different view of the entire protest enterprise. One would have to label them anarchists and not seekers of democracy.
At the core of this is a society where those that have believe that no one else is worthy of having. This is a society where it is common for "children" to live their entire lives waiting for their parents to die in order to begin life. All around Thailand there is evidence of this "extended family living" where "children" in their 50's continue to live with and be taken care of by their parents.
Brian said on October 22, 2008 at 08:10
Farms in Brazil
I had no idea either, Heather, thank you, great information, I guess it makes sense, the new gold rush might be, he south young man!
Brian said on October 21, 2008 at 08:11
Farms in Brazil
wow, never heard this anywhere else, I am starting to like it here in StyleXplorers Land... even at 2AM... yikes off to bed.
NewYawker said on October 21, 2008 at 08:08
Takkies (Sneakers) Get Scrappy
These are sweet!
NewYawker said on October 21, 2008 at 07:26
Egyptian Conservatives Outraged by Movie, "Stolen Kisses"
Looks like love may be winning over fanaticism
NewYawker said on October 16, 2008 at 02:20
