Skycouch
Air New Zealand is testing a new product called the Skycouch. It is a type of air mattress to be used on international flights. Early reports say the mattress is comfortable but small in size. It might not be perfect for the business traveler but may provide a solution for parents who need their young ones to take a nap on some long flights.
Tags: Diversity, international flights
Languages in Haiti
French is one of two official languages in Haiti. All Haitians speak Haitian Creole which is the country’s other official language. Spanish is also spoken by a growing amount of the population but this is mostly near the border with the Dominican Republic. English is increasingly spoken among the young and in the business sector.
Food and International Business
Thank you to Jinsoo Terry for these words of food:
It is really true that many business deals are done in restaurants around the world. Doing business in Asia becomes simpler for the American business person who understands foods from the country where he or she is doing business.
Here are five tips that America business people should know when doing business in Asia specifically with executives in China, Korea and Japan.
In the Chinese cuisine there are different types of food from each ..read moreGood thought for the day…
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile..
Thanks Ed for sending this…
5 Tibetan Rites
Again, thank you to Sandy Corso of the Peaceful Company for this information:
Nearly 2000 years ago, Tibetan monks stated the aging process could easily be reversed. They came up with a yoga tradition called the 5 Tibetan Rites, which is designed to awaken all the chakras. They took 21 yoga poses and condensed them into 5. What normally took a couple of hours could then be completed in close to 15 minutes. Some Tibetan monks have lived to be 120 ..read more
Do NOT Hire a Diversity Consultant??!!
Here’s a good article on why a CEO should NOT hire a diversity consultant written by a friend of mine. Worth a read through.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Reasons-Why-CEOs-Should-Not-Hire-a-Diversity-Consultant&id=1312584