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Amazon.com? Not So Much…
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Not quite the types of animals I came across on my weeklong cruise down the Amazon River, but equally as exciting. For 7 days I lived on a boat that floated down and around the famous (and quite impressive!) body of water that runs through South America. My days [...]…
Brands
How Brands Can Learn From Memes
The American cultural lexicon is full of brand slogans. Seems like bad things keep happening? “When it rains, it pours.” Want to cheer on your son at a sporting event? How about, “Just do it.” The fact is, as a society, our collective vocabulary shapes and is shaped by brand communications. Comedy and humor …
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An American Meal in Vietnam
It’s become somewhat of a tradition that when I return to Vietnam, I cook my Vietnamese host family a big American meal. The event started when I was living with a family of 5 in Ho Chi Minh City and decided to cook for them a few staples of American cuisine: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Potato [...]…
Flamingo News
Ludo: The Cutest Addition to Flamingo New York
Ludo, the most adorable mini dachshund, comes to Flamingo New York from the fields of Missouri. As an 8-week old puppy formerly known as Mickey, he was shipped off to the concrete jungle that is New York City. His mommy Jo, and the Flamingo family welcomed him with open arms and lots of love. At [...]…