I traveled to Fiji this past year and was struck by the friendliness of the people. I’d never encountered such upbeat, content and kind folks. For example, I was intrigued by how their simple greeting, “Bula“, meaning “Hello,” to every passing stranger …
You are at your desk at work and a brilliant idea comes to you. You jump up, tell your manager the idea, and he or she shoots it down without a second thought. You go back to your desk feeling …
In celebration of the 4th of July, I wanted to share posters that my great Uncle, Ben Shalett’s company produced during the WWII era. Many of them were displayed in a Smithsonian exhibit. You can find them HERE. While taking …
Who wants to dry their hands using public restroom hand-dryers? The answer for many years was anyone who has the patience to wait more than thirty seconds to fully dry their hands. And in today’s fast-paced society, that’s no one. …
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In light of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona this past weekend and President Obama’s call for “more civility in our public discourse,” I did a quick search through the Barnes & Conti archives to see what—if anything—I could find …