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For at least the past 30 years the U.S. economy has been one built upon the act of consumption: seek, get, and buy more stuff.

Now is this a problem? Well that will more than likely all depend on who you talk to. One thing that can't be denied is that we are in the midst of one of the most challenging…

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Growing up in Las Vegas, “the entertainment capital of the world” and having frequently made the four-hour jaunt up the road to the City of Angels, the home of Hollywood, I have a love/hate relationship with the world of glitz and glam. That love/hate is particularly strong with the latter – all things Hollywood. From the sheer ingenuity and creativity that is produced from its world, to the absurdity of the lifestyle in tinseltown that… Continue

When it comes to discussions on creativity and business there's no person I'd rather talk to into the wee hours of the night with than my good friend Rakiyt Zakari. Her ideas on fashion, design and trends are about as good as they come. If you don't know about her work do yo'self a fava!. Ladies and Gents, Ms. Zakari. . .



1. Hey Rakiyt we've know and worked with each other for… Continue

When you think about seduction what often comes to mind? Charm and enticement? Sexual temptation? A woman using her allure to gain the attention and trust of a man? When she seduces, the relationship that ensues is either superficial for a short term gain or for the pursuit of a long and meaningful relationship. When done right the latter becomes something very powerful.



Now the power of seduction isn't just a talent of women. Men hold it… Continue

The above description is how Hugh MacLeod describes the work of Hazel Dooney - one of the most successfully rebellious Australian artists who has defined commercial success on her own terms. Now once again Hugh puts up a great blog post (which isn't unusual for him). On numerous occasions I find that my ideas and his overlap - which I find very cool.



About a week ago he… Continue