Shocking news: Decaf coffee has caffeine. That’s according to several studies. “If someone drinks five to ten cups of decaffeinated coffee, the dose of caffeine could easily reach the level present in a cup or two of caffeinated coffee,” says researcher Bruce A. Goldberger, PhD, of the University of Florida, in a news release. In…
Last night, my friend spotted a pack of Olay Regenerist 14 Day Skin Intervention on my dresser. Only one of the 14 packets were removed, so she asked if I was using it. “No,” I replied, “I just thought I’d try it, because some of my co-worker working on the Olay account at Saatchi thought…
Above: Project Happiness Syrah Red Wine from Trader Joe’s Everyone needs some happy red wine every now and then. That’s why I chose pRojECt hApPinesS Syrah tonight! And then I realized a disconnect in my knowledge between Shiraz and Syrah. I began to wonder, “Are Shiraz and Syrah the same type of grape?” The answer:…
Above: Harry Winston Tennis Bracelet (Price: $21,000) My friends and I were watching the grand finale of The Real Housewives of Orange County tonight, and a question popped into my mind. One of the cast members, Tamra, received a “tennis bracelet” for her birthday. The tennis bracelet is an in-line thin diamond bracelet that features…
I was at an event a week or so ago, when I decided that my business cards are out-of-style. Luckily, that same night, a trendy professional was handing out his “minicards” with personalized photos on the back, purchased from moo.com. That night, I went home and ordered my very own minicards, customizing them with pictures…
Above: China Care members, Lily and Stephanie at the bake sale NYU China Care had its first bake sale of the Spring 2009 semester today! We raise money to help fund life-saving surgeries for disabled Chinese orphans. Total funds raised today? $98.05. I’m wondering if there is a way to make bake sales more profitable,…
Above: My friend’s 21st birthday party! I’ve always wondered why everyone says that a glass of red wine a day is a healthy choice, and today I found out! It was based on a study known as “The French Paradox”. “The French Paradox” refers to the coincidence in France of lower-than-average mortality rates from cardiovascular…
Since studying abroad in Shanghai during the fall of 2006, I’ve had a keen interest in living and working in China. Ever since, I’ve been keeping up on the news in China. I attended the Wharton China Business Forum this weekend in hope to learn more about the business environment in China. I also hoped…
Today the Most Emailed New York Times article is entitled “Students Expectations Seen as Causing Grade Disputes“. It’s a good read, especially for professors or college students tired of the endless grading battle that occurs every semester in almost every course. The article describes how students bring a certain expectation of making good grades to…
On February 13th, I was sitting at my desk at work wondering what I could get my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. You must know that he’s the best boyfriend in the world; so I really needed to go all out on this one. Some friends gave a few suggestions: dinner, a teddy bear, a show……
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