TIncreasing numbers of electric vehicles are on the road, and a not uncommon sight in parking lots now are stalls with electric charging stations. One of the earliest to mainstream electric cars as a prestige ride is Tesla, and its drivers have a lot of charging solutions. In addition to being able to use nearly all public charging stations — EVgo, ChargePoint, etc. — with … [More]
Ridesharing Apps and Safety
Ridesharing apps quickly became an asset for around-town traveling. Here are some safety tips to make them a stronger and safer asset; this is knowledge that can help prevent an unwanted, even dangerous, situation. Double check and then check again. Ride-sharing services provide the driver’s first name, photo, license plate number, picture of the vehicle and their driver’s … [More]
Safety Tips for Ridesharing App Users
Ridesharing apps quickly became an asset for around-town traveling. Here are some safety tips to make them a stronger and safer asset; this is knowledge that can help prevent an unwanted, even dangerous, situation. Double check and then check again. Ride-sharing services provide the driver’s first name, photo, license plate number, picture of the vehicle and their driver’s … [More]
Travel with a Touch of Comfort
It’s always the details when traveling, whether for business or pleasure, that make the difference for comfort. World’s Smallest White Noise Machine This palm-sized noise machine from Sound Oasis helps lull its listener off to a restful sleep — even on an airplane — from a choice of 10 different continuous white noise tones. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts … [More]
Guilt-Free Single-Serve Coffee
Offering coffee lovers a new option for the office break room, startup Steeped, Inc. has launched its revolutionary Steeped Coffee brewing method to serious coffee drinkers across the nation. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped Coffee’s nitro sealed Steeped Bags, along with their guilt-free packaging made using renewable and compostable materials, achieve the unthinkable: freshly … [More]
Take a Spa Time-Out
Sitting at a desk. Clutching a phone. Inundated with information. Weighted by decisions. Stress and tension often go together, and there’s little that beats a good massage to regain a clear outlook. Local spas have earned high marks for these and other rejuvenative treatments. Aji Spa “Aji” is the Pima word for “sanctuary,” and, with the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass … [More]
Work Hard, Play Hard
“I can accomplish more in 50 weeks than I can in 52.” —Lee Iacocca, when CEO of Chrysler Corporation Travel is the only thing we can buy that makes us richer. It’s truly a growing experience, giving us new perspective and making us appreciate what we have. Here are samples of three different types of travel tours. Land Tour Best of Italy adds a dash of “issimo” to the … [More]
Mobile Messaging at Work and Play – Beyond Conversation
Over the last few years, mobile messaging usage has exploded. It now dominates smartphone usage. While consumer communication grew rapidly a few years ago, the more recent and interesting phenomenon is the rise of “messaging as a platform” — a platform for developers and enterprises to engage their customers and build advanced conversational experiences. Messaging and … [More]
Travel-Healthy Tips
Over the last five weeks, I’ve spent time in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Traveling the world for work might seem glamorous to outsiders, but it takes a toll on one’s body. Most people don’t realize business travelers are statistically at a higher rate for obesity. It’s easy to put on weight when continually eating airport food, with little access to gyms. For many years, I was … [More]
Stick On and Stand Out
Something new in promotional items is a custom wood sticker. Toast, which makes unique covers in wood or leather for tech devices from laptops to cell phones, recently added these stickers to the company’s product line of covers that allow companies to fully showcase their logo in a creative way — and add any other information they want to get across. Crafted from real ash, … [More]
Program for Snoozing
It can seem impossible in today’s hyper-connected world, where smartphones keep us tethered to our desks 24/7, to get the medically recommended seven to nine hours sleep each night, but it’s proven that sleep mismanagement leads to problems with memory, problem-solving, organizing, concentration and emotional control — all of which have serious repercussions in the … [More]
Magic Beans?
For many of us, coffee is that magic elixir that perks us up in the morning and keeps us going throughout the day. Freshly ground has the richest flavor, so here are some choices of coffee grinder to keep handy in the cupboard above/below/next to the office coffee maker. And, to be complete — here are suggestions we stand by for beans. Coffee Grinders Cuisinart – This … [More]
It’s Time to Hang It Up
On the wall, that is. Add some freshness to the office décor with art. Different colors and shapes create their own moods and can impact everything from first impressions to productivity. Businesses can avail themselves of services that will provide artwork to suit the site — some with options to rotate so the business can change it out periodically — from the ease and comfort … [More]
Tread Lightly
Walking is part of many a wellness program encouraged in today’s workplace. Taking a stretch around the block or around the building may be good plan, but this time of year if the heat doesn’t get you, the monsoons will. An easy-to-store treadmill can be an option. Lightweight and easy-to-store are among the breakthrough attributes of Treadly — making it easier for consumers … [More]
For a Breath of Fresher Air
Plants are more than an esthetic reprieve for our eyes. Since NASA began researching ways to improve air quality for astronauts in closed environments in space, we’ve learned that they can counter some of the toxins our made environment surrounds us with — in addition, of course, to recycling our carbon-dioxide exhalations into the oxygen we need to breathe. Areca Palm Like … [More]
Defense Alert
According to data from the National Crime Survey and the Bureau of Statistics, 73 percent of women and 89 percent of men will be a victim of violent crime in their lifetime. Workplaces have barriers in place to keep employees safe on the job, but out in the field or during personal time threats become more of a factor. Wearing the TigerLight Defense Alert Device on one’s hand … [More]
Joltin’ Joe
Many of our days at the office start with our favorite brew of caffeine as a necessary jolt to kick ourselves into gear. Here are some travel mugs that can help give a boost to that commute from home to office — and keep that drink handy for hours on the desk. AUTOSEAL® West Loop “Made for the modern movers, shakers,” — so the website says — this mug prevents spills and … [More]
Of Course
Making the 18 holes count means mixing business with pleasure. Meetings on the greens are most effective at a course that embraces the players’ needs. Here are our picks for the top courses to make that business foursome a success. Quintero — Peoria This 18-hole, Rees Jones-designed course is consistently ranked as a top course worldwide. Pristine views, immaculate greens and … [More]
